What is the severity of CVE-2024-40656?

CVE-2024-40656 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40656?

To remediate CVE-2024-40656, update your Android device to the latest available version, ideally Android 14.0 or higher.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-40656?

CVE-2024-40656 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-40656?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2024-40656.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40656 classified as?

CVE-2024-40656 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability that leads to information disclosure.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-40656

medium

5.5

CWE

125

3/9/2024

11/9/2024

17/12/2024

CVE-2024-40656

First published: Tue Sep 03 2024(Updated: )

In handleCreateConferenceComplete of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1
Google Android	=13.0
Google Android	=14.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/services/Telecomm/+/f3e6a6c02439401eb7aeb3749ee5ec0b51a625b9

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40656?
CVE-2024-40656 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40656?
To remediate CVE-2024-40656, update your Android device to the latest available version, ideally Android 14.0 or higher.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-40656?
CVE-2024-40656 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-40656?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2024-40656.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40656 classified as?
CVE-2024-40656 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability that leads to information disclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40656?
CVE-2024-40656 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40656?
To remediate CVE-2024-40656, update your Android device to the latest available version, ideally Android 14.0 or higher.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-40656?
CVE-2024-40656 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-40656?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2024-40656.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40656 classified as?
CVE-2024-40656 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability that leads to information disclosure.