CVE-2023-21278 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to obscure the microphone privacy indicator 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 not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/49773f9d871dd8975128Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/49773f9d871dd8975128Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21278?

CVE-2023-21278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). In multiple locations, there is a possible way to obscure the microphone privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional executi...

How severe is CVE-2023-21278?

CVE-2023-21278 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21278?

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