CVE-2023-21217 Integer overflow in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in Android's TBD component allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-21217?

CVE-2023-21217 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In PMRWritePMPageList of TBD, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21217?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-21217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-292087506, ASB-A-292087506, GHSA-x5v7-pg82-r947.

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