CVE-2023-21020

In registerSignalHandlers of main.c, there is a possible local arbitrary code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-256591441

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01	Patch Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01	Patch Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-03-24 20:15

Updated : 2025-02-24 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-21020

Mitre link : CVE-2023-21020

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-21020

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Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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