CVE-2023-40124 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android allows local attackers to read photos and images without user interaction or additional privileges.

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-2023-40124?

CVE-2023-40124 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 multiple locations, there is a possible cross-user read due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure of photos or other images with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40124?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40124?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-40124 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40124 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-272025416, ASB-A-272025416, GHSA-36fc-7gp5-r893.

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