CVE-2023-40117: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2023
·Updated
In resetSettingsLocked of SettingsProvider.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 2, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-40117.
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What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40117?
CVE-2023-40117 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
3
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-40117?
The affected software is Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
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What is the root cause of CVE-2023-40117?
The root cause of CVE-2023-40117 is a permissions bypass in the resetSettingsLocked function of SettingsProvider.java.
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Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-40117?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-40117.