CVE-2023-21246 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-273

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fc1b9998ca8a9fceba47Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fc1b9998ca8a9fceba47Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21246?

CVE-2023-21246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no ...

How severe is CVE-2023-21246?

CVE-2023-21246 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21246?

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