CVE-2024-40656: Conference StatusHints allow cross-user image access in platform/packages/services/Telecomm
Summary
CVE-2024-40656: In handleCreateConferenceComplete of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to a confused deputy. Affects platform/packages/services/Telecomm across 5 version ranges.
>= 12:0, < 12:2024-09-01
>= 12L:0, < 12L:2024-09-01
>= 13:0, < 13:2024-09-01
>= 14:0, < 14:2024-09-01
>= 15-next:0, < 15-next:2024-09-01
Fixed in 15-next:2024-09-01. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'platform/packages/services/Telecomm' is a part of the Android ecosystem and is responsible for handling telecommunication services. It includes features such as call management, conference calling, and call forwarding. This package is vulnerable to a specific issue related to Conference StatusHints, which can lead to local information disclosure across users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises in the 'handleCreateConferenceComplete' function of the 'ConnectionServiceWrapper.java' file. Due to a confused deputy scenario, it is possible to reveal images across users, resulting in local information disclosure. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction. The impact of this vulnerability is limited to local information disclosure and does not require additional execution privileges.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
15-next:2024-09-01
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The 'platform/packages/services/Telecomm' package in the Android ecosystem is vulnerable to a cross-user image access issue in the Conference StatusHints feature. This vulnerability can lead to local information disclosure across users, but it does not require additional execution privileges. It is recommended to apply the provided fix from the Android Open Source Project to mitigate this vulnerability.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to local information disclosure across users. It does not require additional execution privileges.
Yes, user interaction is needed for the vulnerability to be exploited.
The affected package is 'platform/packages/services/Telecomm' in the Android ecosystem.
Yes, a fix has been provided by the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). It is recommended to apply the fix to mitigate the vulnerability.
More information about this vulnerability can be found in the Android Open Source Vulnerability database. The vulnerability ID is ASB-A-329058967.
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