CVE-2023-41826: Medium severity Motorola Device Help vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

A PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in Motorola Device Help (Genie) application that could allow local attackers to access files or interact with non-exported software components without permission.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Motorola Device Help

Remediation

Information

Update your Motorola phone to the latest software version. Software versions with a Security Patch Level of 2023-12-01 or later includes a fix for this vulnerability. 

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41826?

CVE-2023-41826 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-41826?

To fix CVE-2023-41826, update the Motorola Device Help application to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What type of attacks does CVE-2023-41826 allow?

CVE-2023-41826 allows local attackers to hijack PendingIntents, potentially accessing files or interacting with non-exported components.

4

Which application is affected by CVE-2023-41826?

CVE-2023-41826 affects the Motorola Device Help (Genie) application.

5

Can CVE-2023-41826 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-41826 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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