CVE-2023-21266 (GCVE-0-2023-21266)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-06 18:48 – Updated: 2025-05-05 14:59
VLAI
Summary
In multiple functions 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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-23 13:26 UTC
CWE
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Google Android Affected: 13
Affected: 12L
Affected: 12
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