CVE-2023-40122: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2024
·
Updated

In applyCustomDescription of SaveUi.java, there is a possible way to view another user's image content. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Other sources

In applyCustomDescription of SaveUi.java, there is a possible way to view other user's images 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.

— MITRE

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15-next:0<15-next:2025-02-01
15-next:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2025-02-01
12:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2025-02-01
12L:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15:0<15:2025-02-01
15:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2025-02-01
13:2025-02-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2025-02-01
14:2025-02-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2025-02-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2025-02-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2025-02-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-02-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2025-02-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2025-02-01

Event History

Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40122?

CVE-2023-40122 has a severity rating that indicates potential local information disclosure due to a confused deputy scenario.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40122?

To fix CVE-2023-40122, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-40122?

CVE-2023-40122 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-40122?

CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited to disclose images from other users without their interaction.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40122?

No, CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited without any user interaction.

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