Google Android 12/12L/13/14 RingtoneManager.java setActualDefaultRingtoneUri permission

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6.4$5k-$25k0.86

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14. Impacted is the function setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of the file RingtoneManager.java. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40132. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 12/12L/13/14. This affects the function setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of the file RingtoneManager.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of RingtoneManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass content providers read permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-40132 since 08/09/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/21/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1993). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 7.8
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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2023 🔍
01/22/2025 +532 days 🔍
01/22/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2026 +515 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40132 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40132
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292935
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1993 - Android Patchday Juni 2026: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/22/2025 07:53
Updated: 06/21/2026 15:03
Changes: 01/22/2025 07:53 (57), 03/24/2025 22:39 (1), 06/18/2026 11:56 (7), 06/21/2026 15:03 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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