CVE-2023-21244 Missing authorization in Android

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's Notification.java allows local attackers to bypass user profile boundaries and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-21244?

CVE-2023-21244 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In visitUris of Notification.java, there is a possible bypass of user profile boundaries due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21244?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-21244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-276729064, ASB-A-276729064, GHSA-qxjw-4xpm-j884, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-21244.

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