CVE-2023-21264 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to access hypervisor memory due to a memory access check in the wrong place. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/53625a846a7b4Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b35a06182451fPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/53625a846a7b4Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b35a06182451fPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21264?

CVE-2023-21264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to access hypervisor memory due to a memory access check in the wrong place. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with Syste...

How severe is CVE-2023-21264?

CVE-2023-21264 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21264?

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