What is CVE-2023-40092?

CVE-2023-40092 is a vulnerability in the Android operating system that allows an attacker to see another user's image without their knowledge or permission, potentially leading to information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2023-40092?

CVE-2023-40092 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 7.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Google Android.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40092?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40092 without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40092?

Yes, fixes for CVE-2023-40092 are available. Please refer to the official Android security bulletin for more details.

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CVE-2023-40092

medium

5.5

4/12/2023

26/8/2024

CVE-2023-40092

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

In verifyShortcutInfoPackage of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible way to see another user's image due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=11.0
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1
Google Android	=13.0
Google Android	=14.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/a5e55363e69b3c84d3f4011c7b428edb1a25752c

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40092?
CVE-2023-40092 is a vulnerability in the Android operating system that allows an attacker to see another user's image without their knowledge or permission, potentially leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-40092?
CVE-2023-40092 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 7.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Google Android.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40092?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40092 without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40092?
Yes, fixes for CVE-2023-40092 are available. Please refer to the official Android security bulletin for more details.

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