CVE-2023-21290 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass file permission checks due to a race condition. This could lead to local denial of service 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:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/TelephonyProvider/+Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/TelephonyProvider/+Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21290?

CVE-2023-21290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass file permission checks due to a race condition. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges need...

How severe is CVE-2023-21290?

CVE-2023-21290 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-2023-21290?

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