What is CVE-2023-45774?

CVE-2023-45774 is a vulnerability in the fixUpIncomingShortcutInfo function of ShortcutService.java in Google Android that allows an attacker to view another user's image and potentially escalate privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45774?

CVE-2023-45774 has a high severity rating of 7.

How does CVE-2023-45774 work?

CVE-2023-45774 works by exploiting a confused deputy in the fixUpIncomingShortcutInfo function, which allows an attacker to view another user's image and potentially escalate privileges.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2023-45774 to be exploited?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-45774.

How can I fix CVE-2023-45774?

To fix CVE-2023-45774, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Google in the security bulletin for December 2023.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-45774

high

7.8

4/12/2023

26/8/2024

CVE-2023-45774

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

In fixUpIncomingShortcutInfo of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible way to view another user's image due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f229f0e55b07416badaca0e3493db5af0943c9eb

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01

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What is CVE-2023-45774?
CVE-2023-45774 is a vulnerability in the fixUpIncomingShortcutInfo function of ShortcutService.java in Google Android that allows an attacker to view another user's image and potentially escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45774?
CVE-2023-45774 has a high severity rating of 7.
How does CVE-2023-45774 work?
CVE-2023-45774 works by exploiting a confused deputy in the fixUpIncomingShortcutInfo function, which allows an attacker to view another user's image and potentially escalate privileges.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2023-45774 to be exploited?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-45774.
How can I fix CVE-2023-45774?
To fix CVE-2023-45774, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Google in the security bulletin for December 2023.

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