What is CVE-2023-21286?

CVE-2023-21286 is a vulnerability in visitUris of RemoteViews.java in Google Android, which allows images to be revealed across users due to a missing permission check.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21286?

The severity of CVE-2023-21286 is high with a severity value of 7.

How can CVE-2023-21286 be exploited?

CVE-2023-21286 can be exploited without user interaction, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21286?

Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-21286.

How can I fix CVE-2023-21286?

To fix CVE-2023-21286, ensure that the missing permission check is implemented in the affected code.

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CVE-2023-21286

high

7.8

7/8/2023

14/8/2023

9/10/2024

CVE-2023-21286

First published: Mon Aug 07 2023(Updated: )

In visitUris of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible way to reveal images across users due to a missing permission check. 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

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/a65429742caf05205ea7f1c2fdd1119ca652b810

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21286?
CVE-2023-21286 is a vulnerability in visitUris of RemoteViews.java in Google Android, which allows images to be revealed across users due to a missing permission check.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21286?
The severity of CVE-2023-21286 is high with a severity value of 7.
How can CVE-2023-21286 be exploited?
CVE-2023-21286 can be exploited without user interaction, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21286?
Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-21286.
How can I fix CVE-2023-21286?
To fix CVE-2023-21286, ensure that the missing permission check is implemented in the affected code.

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