CVE-2023-20919

In getStringsForPrefix of Settings.java, there is a possible prevention of package uninstallation due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-252663068

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-01-01	Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-01-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

02 Apr 2025, 15:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-693

Information

Published : 2023-01-26 21:18

Updated : 2025-04-02 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-20919

Mitre link : CVE-2023-20919

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-20919

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure

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