CVE-2023-40104 Weak cryptography in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can remotely read encrypted TLS data due to untrusted cryptographic certificates in Android, requiring no user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-40104?

CVE-2023-40104 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ca-certificates, there is a possible way to read encrypted TLS data due to untrusted cryptographic certificates. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40104?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40104?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-40104 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40104 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-284262845, ASB-A-284262845, GHSA-vvp7-qf5p-r677.

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