What is CVE-2023-40109?

CVE-2023-40109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-15.

How severe is CVE-2023-40109?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-40109 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Privilege escalation in Google Android

CVE-2023-40109

In createFromParcel of UsbConfiguration.java, there is a possible background activity launch (BAL) due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interacti…

EPSS: 0.002 (8.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 14.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-266 — Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, Mailing List)
security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40109?: CVE-2023-40109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-40109?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-40109 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.