CVE-2023-20940

In the Android operating system, there is a possible way to replace a boot partition due to improperly used crypto. 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-256237041

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/2023-02-01	Patch Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01	Patch Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-02-28 17:15

Updated : 2025-03-21 18:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-20940

Mitre link : CVE-2023-20940

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-20940

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

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