CVE-2023-21227

Name: CVE-2023-21227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T23:15:22.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In HTBLogKM of htbserver.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to log information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In HTBLogKM of htbserver.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to log information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21227?

How severe is CVE-2023-21227?

CVE-2023-21227 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21227?

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