CVE-2023-44126: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6rmr-m77c-mfqc
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CVSS 3.6
CWE-925
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-44126 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.6) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-925: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the android application uses a broadcast receiver that receives an intent but does not properly verify that the intent came from an authorized source.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-44126 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-44126
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6rmr-m77c-mfqc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.6
CWE Classification CWE-925: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-44126

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-44126, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-925: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver, where the android application uses a broadcast receiver that receives an intent but does not properly verify that the intent came from an authorized source. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The vulnerability is that the Call management ("com.android.server.telecom") app patched by LG sends a lot of LG-owned implicit broadcasts that disclose sensitive data to all third-party apps installed on the same device. Those intents include data such as call states, durations, called numbers, contacts info, etc.

References

NVD — CVE-2023-44126 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44126
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/mobile#updateDetails

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44126?
CVE-2023-44126 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-925: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2023-44126?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44126?
CVE-2023-44126 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-44126?
CVE-2023-44126 is classified under CWE-925: Improper Verification of Intent by Broadcast Receiver (The Android application uses a Broadcast Receiver that receives an Intent but does not properly verify that the Intent came from an authorized source.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-44126?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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