CVE-2024-40656 Information disclosure in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-329058967, ASB-A-329058967, GHSA-mgrp-q987-h8p8.