# CVE-2023-40096: In OpRecordAudioMonitor::onFirstRef of AudioRecordClient.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio from the background due to a missing f

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-12-04 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- Google Android: 14, 13, 12L, 12, 11

## Description

In OpRecordAudioMonitor::onFirstRef of AudioRecordClient.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio from the background due to a missing flag. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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## References

- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/b0f6558fb36eb76df35c516ec5a65030a34a8734
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/9ddecd3d2b88de5ff7aa890d7ba9967c30d8b183
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/148aeea373febc959c429f2cabd8323508c38ad8
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/5f401fc9f214789d691798620fea60015962370a
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01

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