CVE-2023-21270
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CVE-2023-21270 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In restorePermissionState of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way for an app to keep permissions that should be revoked due to incorrect permission flags cleared during an update. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In restorePermissionState of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way for an app to keep permissions that should be revoked due to incorrect permission flags cleared during an update. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 12.0 | |
| Android | 12.1 | |
| Android | 13.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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