CVE-2023-44122: LockScreenSettings - Theft arbitrary files with system privilege

Published Sep 27, 2023
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Updated

The vulnerability is to theft of arbitrary files with system privilege in the LockScreenSettings ("com.lge.lockscreensettings") app in the "com/lge/lockscreensettings/dynamicwallpaper/MyCategoryGuideActivity.java" file. The main problem is that the app launches implicit intents that can be intercepted by third-party apps installed on the same device. They also can return arbitrary data that will be passed to the "onActivityResult()" method. The LockScreenSettings app copies the received file to the "/data/shared/dw/mycategory/wallpaper01.png" path and then changes the file access mode to world-readable and world-writable.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
LG V60 Thin Q 5g

Event History

Sep 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-44122?

CVE-2023-44122 is a vulnerability in the LockScreenSettings app that allows theft of arbitrary files with system privileges.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-44122?

The affected software versions are Google Android 12.0 and 13.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44122?

The severity of CVE-2023-44122 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How can the CVE-2023-44122 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2023-44122 vulnerability can be exploited by intercepting implicit intents launched by the LockScreenSettings app.

5

Is the Lg V60 Thin Q 5g affected by CVE-2023-44122?

No, the Lg V60 Thin Q 5g is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-44122.

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