CVE-2023-40079

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

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Published Dec 4, 2023
Updated: Feb 15, 2024

Summary

CVE-2023-40079 is a vulnerability that affects the product tvHyN5. It is a high-severity vulnerability with a base score of 7.8, allowing for local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is due to a permissions bypass in injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, which can lead to background activity launch. This poses a potential danger to organizations as it could allow unauthorized access and compromise the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data. To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by the product vendor.

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