CVE-2023-21342 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In RemoteSpeechRecognitionService of RemoteSpeechRecognitionService.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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

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

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/03bb6b20a8eaa7c56540Product
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-21342?

CVE-2023-21342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In RemoteSpeechRecognitionService of RemoteSpeechRecognitionService.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local e...

How severe is CVE-2023-21342?

CVE-2023-21342 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-2023-21342?

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