CVE-2023-21102: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 1, 2023
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Updated

In efirtasmwrapper of efi-rt-wrapper.S, there is a possible bypass of shadow stack protection due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-260821414References: Upstream kernel

Other sources

In efirtasmwrapper of efi-rt-wrapper.S, there is a possible bypass of shadow stack protection due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

Reference: https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/ec6fe823507b2f6ef4a58f3a9bee9a5ec086c32c%5E%21/ https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-05-01

— Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
redhat/kernel<6.2
6.2
Google Android
android/:linux_kernel:>=:0<:2023-05-05
:2023-05-05
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.113-17.2.12-17.2.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:linux_kernel: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in :2023-05-05
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1

Event History

May 1, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 8, 2023
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21102?

CVE-2023-21102 has the potential for local escalation of privilege due to a bypass of shadow stack protection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21102?

To fix CVE-2023-21102, you should update the Linux kernel to version 6.2 or later or to one of the specific patched versions provided by your Linux distribution.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-21102?

CVE-2023-21102 affects Google Android and various versions of the Linux kernel including specific versions from Debian and Red Hat.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21102?

CVE-2023-21102 is categorized as a logic error vulnerability leading to a possible bypass of security mechanisms.

5

Can CVE-2023-21102 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-21102 requires local access to the system for exploitation, as it involves escalation of privilege.

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