CVE-2023-40109 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can escalate privileges via a permissions bypass in Android's USB configuration handling, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-40109?
CVE-2023-40109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In createFromParcel of UsbConfiguration.java, there is a possible background activity launch (BAL) due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-266
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40109?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40109?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-40109 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40109 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-291299076, ASB-A-291299076, GHSA-34mq-x3p9-rvrm.