Google Android up to 14 PendingIntentUtils.java createDontSendToRestrictedAppsBundle Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android 11/12/12L/13/14. Affected by this issue is the function createDontSendToRestrictedAppsBundle of the file PendingIntentUtils.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-40095. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 11/12/12L/13/14 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function createDontSendToRestrictedAppsBundle of the file PendingIntentUtils.java. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In createDontSendToRestrictedAppsBundle of PendingIntentUtils.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a missing check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was published 12/05/2023. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-40095 since 08/09/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/24/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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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-2023-40095 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40095
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246940
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2023 09:32
Updated: 12/24/2023 09:24
Changes: 12/05/2023 09:32 (40), 12/24/2023 09:24 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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