CVE-2023-20942

Description

In openMmapStream of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the microphone privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References

Link	Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/bae3b00a5873d1562679a1289fd8490178cfe064	patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b072419650958c41c87d2baa572dc2fe6da9ea6b	patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/770b45c3c1619cf4008b89e7a0f4392bf2224bbc	patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20942?: CVE-2023-20942 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20942?: To fix CVE-2023-20942, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-20942 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20942 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20942?: CVE-2023-20942 affects Google Android.

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Description

Category

CWE-326 – Inadequate Encryption Strength

References

Frequently Asked Questions