CVE-2023-21256 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities via Settings due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/62fc1d269f5e7Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/62fc1d269f5e7Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21256?

CVE-2023-21256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities via Settings due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additio...

How severe is CVE-2023-21256?

CVE-2023-21256 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-2023-21256?

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