CVE-2023-21266
First published: Fri Oct 06 2023(Updated: )
In killBackgroundProcesses of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to escape Google Play protection 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.
Credit: security@android.com security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.1 | |
| Google Android | =13.0 | |
| Google Android |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/5b7edbf2ba076b04000eb5d27101927eeb609c26
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/5b7edbf2ba076b04000eb5d27101927eeb609c26
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fa94ce5c7738e449cb6bd68c77af4858018e49e0
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-06-01 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-21266.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21266?
The severity of CVE-2023-21266 is high, with a severity value of 7.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-21266?
Google Android is affected by CVE-2023-21266.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-21266?
CVE-2023-21266 could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-21266.
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