Vulnerability identifier: #VU81389

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-2023-40136

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 the Framework component. 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/frameworks/base/+/08becc8c600f14c5529115cc1a1e0c97cd503f33
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-10-01

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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.