Android CredentialManager PendingIntent Perm Bypass Escalates Local Privilege
CVE-2023-40076 Published on December 4, 2023

In createPendingIntent of CredentialManagerUi.java, there is a possible way to access credentials from other users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-40076 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

Incorrect Default Permissions

During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-40076

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Affected Versions

Google Android Version 14 is affected by CVE-2023-40076

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
1.96%

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