CVE-2023-21270

Published Nov 19, 2024

Last updated 5 months ago

Overview

Description
In restorePermissionState of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way for an app to keep permissions that should be revoked due to incorrect permission flags cleared during an update. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Source
security@android.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-863
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-276

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.