CVE-2023-20947: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2023

Updated

In getGroupState of GrantPermissionsViewModel.kt, there is a possible way to keep a one-time permission granted due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-237405974

Affected Software

4 affected components

Google Android=12.0

Google Android=12.1

Google Android=13.0

Google Android

Event History

Mar 6, 2023

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Mar 24, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-20947.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20947?

The severity of CVE-2023-20947 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How does CVE-2023-20947 impact Google Android?

CVE-2023-20947 could lead to local escalation of privilege in Google Android.

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-20947?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-20947.

How can I fix CVE-2023-20947?

To fix CVE-2023-20947, you should apply the necessary patches and updates provided by Google for the affected versions of Android.