CVE-2023-21269 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In startActivityInner of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity into PiP mode from the background due to BAL bypass. 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-266 CWE-269

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/70ec64dc5a2a816d6aa3Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/70ec64dc5a2a816d6aa3Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21269?

CVE-2023-21269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In startActivityInner of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity into PiP mode from the background due to BAL bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with ...

How severe is CVE-2023-21269?

CVE-2023-21269 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-2023-21269?

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