CVE-2023-21092 (GCVE-0-2023-21092)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-19 00:00 – Updated: 2025-02-05 18:44
VLAI?
Summary
In retrieveServiceLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way to dynamically register a BroadcastReceiver using permissions of System App due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242040055
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
n/a Android Affected: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13
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