CVE-2023-40132

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via RingtoneManager Permission Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In setActualDefaultRingtoneUri of RingtoneManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass content providers read permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
google/android 14.0
Google/Android 17
Published Jan 21, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026