CVE-2023-21248 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In getAvailabilityStatus of WifiScanningMainSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to bypass a device policy restriction 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

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	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/edd4023805bc7Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/edd4023805bc7Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21248?

CVE-2023-21248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In getAvailabilityStatus of WifiScanningMainSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to bypass a device policy restriction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local e...

How severe is CVE-2023-21248?

CVE-2023-21248 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-2023-21248?

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