CVE-2023-40093
CVE-2023-40093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44700
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In multiple files, there is a possible way that trimmed content could be included in PDF output due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40093?
- In multiple files, there is a possible way that trimmed content could be included in PDF output due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40093?
- CVE-2023-40093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-40093 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40093?
- CVE-2023-40093 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40093?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-40093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-40093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44700.
- When was CVE-2023-40093 published?
- CVE-2023-40093 was published on 2024-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/cts/+/a952c93009cc81c41a086d73a4030a83b7683a04
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/pdfium/+/03925281cf25fec70318bf2225356d022b12b566
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-02-01
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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