Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2023-40088
Published: December 4, 2023 / Updated: December 4, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83786
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40088
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2023-40088
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