CVE-2023-40638: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Oct 2, 2023
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Updated

In Telecom service, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Android=11.0
UNISOC S8000
UNISOC T760
UNISOC T770
UNISOC T820
Google Android

Event History

Oct 2, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Oct 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-40638.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40638?

The severity of CVE-2023-40638 is high.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Google Android.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with local access to the Telecom service, granting them unauthorized access and potentially causing a denial of service with system execution privileges.

5

Are there any recommended fixes or patches available for CVE-2023-40638?

Yes, it is recommended to apply the latest security patch provided by Google for Android to mitigate this vulnerability.

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