What is the severity of CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20946?

To fix CVE-2023-20946, users should update their Android device to the latest security patch available from Google.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

Can CVE-2023-20946 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2023-20946 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction required.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-20946 classified as?

CVE-2023-20946 is classified as a permission bypass vulnerability within the Bluetooth settings.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-20946

critical

9.8

6/2/2023

28/2/2023

21/3/2025

CVE-2023-20946

First published: Mon Feb 06 2023(Updated: )

In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-244423101

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0
Android	=12.1
Android	=13.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20946?
CVE-2023-20946 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20946?
To fix CVE-2023-20946, users should update their Android device to the latest security patch available from Google.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-20946?
CVE-2023-20946 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
Can CVE-2023-20946 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2023-20946 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction required.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-20946 classified as?
CVE-2023-20946 is classified as a permission bypass vulnerability within the Bluetooth settings.

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