Android USB Background Activity Launch (BAL) Privilege Escalation
CVE-2023-40109 Published on February 15, 2024
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 interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-40109 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and a 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 be very high.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-40109
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12L is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12l is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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