CVE-2023-21235 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In onCreate of LockSettingsActivity.java, there is a possible way set a new lockscreen PIN without entering the existing PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2023/2023-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2023/2023-08-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21235?

CVE-2023-21235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In onCreate of LockSettingsActivity.java, there is a possible way set a new lockscreen PIN without entering the existing PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privile...

How severe is CVE-2023-21235?

CVE-2023-21235 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-2023-21235?

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