CVE-2023-21231
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CVE-2023-21231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In getIntentForButton of ButtonManager.java, there is a possible way for an unprivileged application to start a non-exported or permission-protected activity due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In getIntentForButton of ButtonManager.java, there is a possible way for an unprivileged application to start a non-exported or permission-protected activity due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 13.0 |
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