CVE-2023-21012 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's p2p interface allows local attackers with system privileges to read out-of-bounds memory, leading to information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21012?
CVE-2023-21012 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 24 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple locations of p2p_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-257029812
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21012?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21012?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-21012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-257029812, GHSA-w973-3gxq-gjv9, PUB-A-257029812.