CVE-2023-20957 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onAttach of SettingsPreferenceFragment.java, there is a possible bypass of Factory Reset Protections due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-258422561

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266

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-2023-20957?

CVE-2023-20957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In onAttach of SettingsPreferenceFragment.java, there is a possible bypass of Factory Reset Protections due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional ex...

How severe is CVE-2023-20957?

CVE-2023-20957 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20957?

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