CVE-2023-21098 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's AccountManagerService allows local attackers to escalate privileges and load arbitrary code into System Settings without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21098?
CVE-2023-21098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-260567867
Weakness: CWE-288
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21098?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-21098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-260567867, ASB-A-260567867, GHSA-wr24-46rx-jr44.