CVE-2023-21252 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In validatePassword of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to get the device into a boot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service 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:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/044ab0684153c4Mailing ListPatch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/50b08ee30e04d1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/044ab0684153c4Mailing ListPatch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/50b08ee30e04d1Mailing ListPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21252?

CVE-2023-21252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In validatePassword of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to get the device into a boot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no addit...

How severe is CVE-2023-21252?

CVE-2023-21252 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-2023-21252?

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