#VU96762 Information exposure in Google Android - CVE-2024-40656

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96762

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40656

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 12L, 12, 13, 14, 12L

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/services/Telecomm/+/f3e6a6c02439401eb7aeb3749ee5ec0b51a625b9
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.