CVE-2024-40656 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android's ConnectionServiceWrapper allows local attackers to reveal images across users without 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-2024-40656?

CVE-2024-40656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In handleCreateConferenceComplete of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40656?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-40656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-329058967, ASB-A-329058967, GHSA-mgrp-q987-h8p8.

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