CVE-2023-21140 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onCreate of ManagePermissionsActivity.java, 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.

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://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Permission/+/0679e4f3Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Permission/+/0679e4f3Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21140?

CVE-2023-21140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). In onCreate of ManagePermissionsActivity.java, 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 phys...

How severe is CVE-2023-21140?

CVE-2023-21140 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-2023-21140?

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