CVE-2023-21244

Name: CVE-2023-21244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-06T19:15:12.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21244 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In visitUris of Notification.java, there is a possible bypass of user profile boundaries due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In visitUris of Notification.java, there is a possible bypass of user profile boundaries due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/20aedba4998373addc2befcc455a118585559fefMailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3a448067ac9ebdf669951e90678c2daa592a81d3Mailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/5a3d0c131175d923cf35c7beb3ee77a9e6485dadMailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/20aedba4998373addc2befcc455a118585559fefMailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3a448067ac9ebdf669951e90678c2daa592a81d3Mailing List, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/5a3d0c131175d923cf35c7beb3ee77a9e6485dadMailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21244?

How severe is CVE-2023-21244?

CVE-2023-21244 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21244?

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