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CVE-2023-40111 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's MediaSessionRecord.java component, specifically in the setMediaButtonReceiver function. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 15, 2024, affecting Android OS version 14.0. It represents a confused deputy issue that could allow an attacker to send a pending intent on behalf of system_server (NVD).
The vulnerability exists in the setMediaButtonReceiver function of MediaSessionRecord.java, where a confused deputy condition could be exploited. The severity is rated as HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction for successful exploitation (NVD).
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The impact could allow an attacker to gain elevated system privileges, potentially compromising the security of the affected Android system (NVD, CIS Advisory).
Google has released a security patch to address this vulnerability in the November 2023 security update. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patch level 2023-11-05 or later (Android Bulletin, CIS Advisory).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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