Google Android 14 ShortcutService.java injectSendtentSender permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 14. Affected is the function injectSendtentSender of the file ShortcutService.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-40079. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 14 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function injectSendtentSender of the file ShortcutService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was released 12/05/2023. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40079 since 08/09/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/24/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
12/05/2023 +118 days 🔍
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12/24/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246916
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2023 09:21
Updated: 12/24/2023 07:02
Changes: 12/05/2023 09:21 (42), 12/24/2023 07:02 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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