CVE-2023-21190

Name: CVE-2023-21190
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-28T18:15:15.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21190 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. In btm_acl_encrypt_change of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible way for a remote device to turn off encryption without resulting in a terminated connection due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In btm_acl_encrypt_change of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible way for a remote device to turn off encryption without resulting in a terminated connection due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251436534

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21190?

How severe is CVE-2023-21190?

CVE-2023-21190 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21190?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST