Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2023-40130
In notifyTimeout of CallRedirectionProcessor, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and background activity launch with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.6th 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 11.0, 12.0, 13
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com
- security@android.com
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Patch)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40130?
- CVE-2023-40130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-27.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40130?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-40130 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.