CVE-2023-21227 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A local attacker can read sensitive kernel log information in Android without needing user interaction or additional privileges.

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

What is CVE-2023-21227?

CVE-2023-21227 is a high-severity 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 HTBLogKM of htbserver.c, there is a possible information disclosure due to log information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21227?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21227?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-21227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-291998937, ASB-A-291998937, GHSA-wc2c-986f-h2pp.

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