CVE-2023-40117
First published: Mon Oct 02 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.
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 |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ff86ff28cf82124f8e65833a2dd8c319aea08945
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/11815817de2f2d70fe842b108356a1bc75d44ffb
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ff86ff28cf82124f8e65833a2dd8c319aea08945
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-10-01 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-40117.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40117?
CVE-2023-40117 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
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.
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.
Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-40117?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-40117.
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