CVE-2023-40124
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-40124 is a vulnerability discovered in Google Android OS Framework that affects Android versions 11.0 through 13.0. The vulnerability was disclosed in November 2023 and involves a possible cross-user read due to a confused deputy issue. This security flaw affects multiple locations within the Android framework and could potentially expose photos or other images to unauthorized access (NVD, CIS Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). It is categorized as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) vulnerability. The flaw requires local access and low privileges for exploitation, but notably does not require user interaction (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure of photos or other images. The attack requires no additional execution privileges and can be executed without user interaction. The confidentiality impact is rated as high, while there are no direct impacts on integrity or availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the November 2023 security patch level. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level. The fix is available for affected Android versions (11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0) (Android Bulletin).

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