CVE-2023-21234 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01Broken Link
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01Broken Link

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21234?

CVE-2023-21234 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN due to a missing permission check. This could lead to loc...

How severe is CVE-2023-21234?

CVE-2023-21234 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21234?

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