CVE-2023-21257 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In updateSettingsInternalLI of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to sideload an app in the work profile 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	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/1aec7feaf07e6d4568caPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/1aec7feaf07e6d4568caPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21257?

CVE-2023-21257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In updateSettingsInternalLI of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to sideload an app in the work profile due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privi...

How severe is CVE-2023-21257?

CVE-2023-21257 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-2023-21257?

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