In resetSettingsLocked of SettingsProvider.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVE-2023-40117 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - baseandroid-11.0.0_r39
Android framework classes and services
Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/packages/SettingsProvider/src/com/android/providers/settings/SettingsProvider.java
Vulnerability Details
In resetSettingsLocked of SettingsProvider.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Publish Date: 2023-10-27
URL: CVE-2023-40117
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
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