CVE-2023-20944 Deserialization in Android

What is CVE-2023-20944?

CVE-2023-20944 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In run of ChooseTypeAndAccountActivity.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-244154558

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20944?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20944?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2023-20944 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20944 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-244154558, ASB-A-244154558, GHSA-cj5p-q86q-6fph.