CVE-2023-21131

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified

CVE-2023-21131 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly() of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of Parcel Mismatch mitigations due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and the ability to launch arbitrary activities in settings with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly() of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of Parcel Mismatch mitigations due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and the ability to launch arbitrary activities in settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-265015796

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid11.0
GoogleAndroid12.0
GoogleAndroid12.1
GoogleAndroid13.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21131?
In checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly() of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of Parcel Mismatch mitigations due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and the ability to launch arbitrary activities in settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-265015796
How severe is CVE-2023-21131?
CVE-2023-21131 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21131?
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Source: NVD / NIST