CVE-2023-21098 (High) detected in baseandroid-11.0.0_r39

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CVE-2023-21098 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - baseandroid-11.0.0_r39

Android framework classes and services

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/services/core/java/com/android/server/accounts/AccountManagerService.java

Vulnerability Details

In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-260567867

Publish Date: 2023-04-19

URL: CVE-2023-21098

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/107e6377328486fca55131ea06ca9d6a3c1585e0

Release Date: 2023-04-19

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r38

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