CVE-2023-40109 (Medium) detected in baseandroid-11.0.0_r39

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CVE-2023-40109 - Medium 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 HEAD commit: 98f7cb22860f0745444d007924572cbde3b44bdb

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/core/java/android/hardware/usb/UsbConfiguration.java

Vulnerability Details

In createFromParcel of UsbConfiguration.java, there is a possible background activity launch (BAL) due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Publish Date: 2024-02-15

URL: CVE-2023-40109

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

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: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01

Release Date: 2024-02-15

Fix Resolution: android-14.0.0_r12

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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