CVE-2023-21223 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in Android's LPP conversion allows remote attackers to read out-of-bounds memory, leading to information disclosure 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-2023-21223?

CVE-2023-21223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 28 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In LPP_ConvertGNSS_DataBitAssistance of LPP_CommonUtil.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-256047000References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21223?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21223?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-21223 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21223 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-256047000, GHSA-x6wp-c294-gjx5, PUB-A-256047000.

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