CVE-2023-48404 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in Android's protocol adapter allows remote attackers to read sensitive memory without user interaction or privileges.

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

What is CVE-2023-48404?

CVE-2023-48404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ProtocolMiscCarrierConfigSimInfoIndAdapter of protocolmiscadapter.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48404?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-48404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-289563789, GHSA-35h3-x337-gr6p, PUB-A-289563789.

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