CVE-2023-20946 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-244423101

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no ...

How severe is CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20946?

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