CVE-2023-21279 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In visitUris of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible cross-user media read due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/155b14600fb13553a47bPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/155b14600fb13553a47bPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21279?

CVE-2023-21279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In visitUris of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible cross-user media read due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. Us...

How severe is CVE-2023-21279?

CVE-2023-21279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-21279?

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