CVE-2023-40111

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via MediaSessionRecord Confused Deputy

Title source: llm

Description

In setMediaButtonReceiver of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to send a pending intent on behalf of system_server due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Mailing List, Patch

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55d3d57cbffc838c52d610af14a056dea87b422e

Patch, Vendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-11-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0009

EPSS Percentile 0.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-441

Status published

Products (1)

google/android 14.0

Published Feb 15, 2024

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026