CVE-2023-21399 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A logic error in Android allows local attackers to bypass cryptographic assurances and escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-21399?

CVE-2023-21399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

there is a possible way to bypass cryptographic assurances due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21399?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21399?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-21399 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21399 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-275462898, GHSA-mwv7-mvh3-683p, PUB-A-275462898.

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