What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-20926.

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20926?

The severity level of CVE-2023-20926 is high.

How can the missing permission check be exploited in onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt?

The missing permission check in onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt can be exploited to bypass factory reset protections, leading to local escalation of privilege with physical access to a device that's been factory reset with no additional execution privileges.

Which versions of Google Android are affected by this vulnerability?

Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

How can I fix CVE-2023-20926?

To fix CVE-2023-20926, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by Google Android. Please refer to the official references for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-20926

medium

6.8

CWE

862

6/3/2023

24/3/2023

26/8/2024

CVE-2023-20926

First published: Mon Mar 06 2023(Updated: )

In onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to a device that's been factory reset with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-253043058

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1
Google Android	=13.0
Google Android

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01

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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-20926.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20926?
The severity level of CVE-2023-20926 is high.
How can the missing permission check be exploited in onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt?
The missing permission check in onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt can be exploited to bypass factory reset protections, leading to local escalation of privilege with physical access to a device that's been factory reset with no additional execution privileges.
Which versions of Google Android are affected by this vulnerability?
Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20926?
To fix CVE-2023-20926, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by Google Android. Please refer to the official references for more information.

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