CVE-2023-21287: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2023
·
Updated

In multiple locations, there is a possible code execution due to type confusion. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android
android/platform/external/freetype>=13-next:0<13-next:2023-08-01
13-next:2023-08-01
android/platform/external/freetype>=11:0<11:2023-08-01
11:2023-08-01
android/platform/external/freetype>=12:0<12:2023-08-01
12:2023-08-01
android/platform/external/freetype>=12L:0<12L:2023-08-01
12L:2023-08-01
android/platform/external/freetype>=13:0<13:2023-08-01
13:2023-08-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13-next:2023-08-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2023-08-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2023-08-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2023-08-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/freetype to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2023-08-01

Event History

Aug 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 7, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21287?

CVE-2023-21287 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution without user interaction.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21287?

To mitigate CVE-2023-21287, users should update their affected Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21287?

CVE-2023-21287 impacts Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2023-21287?

No, exploitation of CVE-2023-21287 can occur without any user interaction.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21287?

CVE-2023-21287 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

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