CVE-2023-20926 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to a device that's been factory reset with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-253043058

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-20926?

CVE-2023-20926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). In onParentVisible of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege w...

How severe is CVE-2023-20926?

CVE-2023-20926 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20926?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.