Local Escalation of Privilege in Android Telecommunication Services by Google
CVE-2023-40130

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-40130?

A logic error in the CallRedirectionProcessor.java file within Google's Android Telecommunication Services allows a possible permission bypass. This vulnerability can facilitate local escalation of privilege, enabling unauthorized background activities without additional execution privileges. Notably, exploitation does not require user interaction, posing significant security concerns for Android users.

Affected Version(s)

Android 13

Android 12L

Android 12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-40130 : Local Escalation of Privilege in Android Telecommunication Services by Google