CVE-2023-40130: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Oct 27, 2023
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Updated

In notifyTimeout of CallRedirectionProcessor, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and background activity launch with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android

Event History

Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40130?

CVE-2023-40130 is a vulnerability in the CallRedirectionProcessor.java file of Google Android that could allow a permission bypass and local escalation of privilege.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-40130?

CVE-2023-40130 has a severity rating of high with a severity value of 7.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-40130?

The affected software for CVE-2023-40130 is Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-40130?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-40130.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-40130?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-40130 in the references provided: [reference 1](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/services/Telecomm/+/5b335401d1c8de7d1c85f4a0cf353f7f9fc30218), [reference 2](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-10-01), [reference 3](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01).

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