CVE-2023-21364

Name: CVE-2023-21364
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-30T17:15:51.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21364 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In ContactsProvider, there is a possible crash loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local persistent denial of service in the Phone app with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ContactsProvider, there is a possible crash loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local persistent denial of service in the Phone app 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

0.08%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	< 14.0
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21364?

How severe is CVE-2023-21364?

CVE-2023-21364 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21364?

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