CVE-2023-21273 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in Android's SDP component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction or privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21273?
CVE-2023-21273 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In SDP_AddAttribute of sdp_db.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21273?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21273?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-21273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-272783039, ASB-A-272783039, GHSA-783r-9gr8-xpmf.