#VU72025 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2023-20940 

 

#VU72025 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2023-20940

Published: February 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72025
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20940
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Android System. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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