First published: Mon Oct 30 2023(Updated: )
In UWB Google, there is a possible way for a malicious app to masquerade as system app com.android.uwb.resources due to improperly used crypto. 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
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Android | =14.0 |
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The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-21358.
The severity of CVE-2023-21358 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.
The affected software for CVE-2023-21358 is Google Android 14.0.
CVE-2023-21358 is a vulnerability in UWB Google, where a malicious app can masquerade as the system app com.android.uwb.resources due to improperly used crypto, leading to local escalation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
To fix CVE-2023-21358, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Google Android, following the guidance provided in the Android Security Bulletin.