CVE-2023-21093 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In extractRelativePath of FileUtils.java, there is a possible way to access files in a directory belonging to other applications due to a path traversal error. 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-228450832

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-22

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21093?

CVE-2023-21093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In extractRelativePath of FileUtils.java, there is a possible way to access files in a directory belonging to other applications due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of p...

How severe is CVE-2023-21093?

CVE-2023-21093 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-2023-21093?

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