What is CVE-2023-40120?

CVE-2023-40120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-27.

How severe is CVE-2023-40120?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-40120

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to bypass user notification of foreground services due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 11

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40120?: CVE-2023-40120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-40120?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.