3.1
CWE
362
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21262: Race Condition

First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )

In startInput of AudioPolicyInterfaceImpl.cpp, there is a possible way of erroneously displaying the microphone privacy indicator due to a race condition. This could lead to false user expectations. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-21262?

    CVE-2023-21262 is a vulnerability in the startInput function of AudioPolicyInterfaceImpl.cpp in Google Android 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0, which could lead to false user expectations due to a race condition in displaying the microphone privacy indicator.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-21262?

    CVE-2023-21262 has a severity score of 3.1 (High).

  • How can CVE-2023-21262 be exploited?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-21262 requires user interaction.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2023-21262?

    Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-21262.

  • How can CVE-2023-21262 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2023-21262, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Google.

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