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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40122

medium

5.3

5/2/2024

16/2/2024

26/11/2024

CVE-2023-40122

First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )

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.

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

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55fc00a0788ea0995fe0851616b9ac21710a2931

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-40122?
CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited to disclose images from other users without their interaction.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40122?
No, CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited without any user interaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-40122?
CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited to disclose images from other users without their interaction.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40122?
No, CVE-2023-40122 can be exploited without any user interaction.