CVE-2023-40092 Information disclosure in Android
A confused deputy flaw in Android's ShortcutService allows local attackers to view another user's images without privileges or interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-40092?
CVE-2023-40092 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In verifyShortcutInfoPackage of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible way to see another user's image due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40092?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40092?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-40092 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40092 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-288110451, ASB-A-288110451, GHSA-29vv-cm5q-39mc.