CVE-2023-40112 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in Android's IPP component allows local attackers to read past print job data without user interaction or elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-40112?

CVE-2023-40112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ippSetValueTag of ipp.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure of past print jobs or other print-related information, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40112?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40112?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-40112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-168903843, ASB-A-168903843, GHSA-7x96-4hxq-29v4.

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