In visitUris of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible cross-user media read due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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CVE-2023-21279 - Medium 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 HEAD commit: 7a4ee4f121a75e05301da3a793747c118e4d8a6d
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/core/java/android/widget/RemoteViews.java
Vulnerability Details
In visitUris of RemoteViews.java, there is a possible cross-user media read due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Publish Date: 2023-08-14
URL: CVE-2023-21279
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)
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: None - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/155b14600fb13553a47b4e45fe0acd163da07453
Release Date: 2023-08-14
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r67
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