CVE-2023-21018
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CVE-2023-21018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In UnwindingWorker of unwinding.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In UnwindingWorker of unwinding.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-233338564
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 13.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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