Vulnerability identifier: #VU80460

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35683

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within MediaProvider. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/23d156ed1bed6d2c2b325f0be540d0afca510c49
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.