CVE-2023-21284

Name: CVE-2023-21284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T22:15:13.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21284 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of DevicePolicyManager.java, there is a possible way to prevent enabling the Find my Device feature due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple functions of DevicePolicyManager.java, there is a possible way to prevent enabling the Find my Device feature due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/+/ed3f25b7222d4cff471f2b7d22d1150348146957Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ed3f25b7222d4cff471f2b7d22d1150348146957Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21284?

How severe is CVE-2023-21284?

CVE-2023-21284 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21284?

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