Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2023-40094

 

Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2023-40094

Published: December 4, 2023 / Updated: December 4, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83775
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40094
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Framework component. A local application can execute arbitrary code.


Affected software

Google Android
Wear OS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-40094

Install security update from vendor's website.

Google Android - addressed in versions 11 2023-12-01, 12L 2023-12-01, 12 2023-12-01, 13 2023-12-01, 14 2023-12-01
Wear OS - update to 2023-12-01

External References

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