CVE-2023-21281 (High) detected in baseandroid-11.0.0_r39

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CVE-2023-21281 - 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 HEAD commit: 7a4ee4f121a75e05301da3a793747c118e4d8a6d

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/keyguard/KeyguardViewMediator.java

Vulnerability Details

In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible failure to lock after screen timeout due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege across users with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Publish Date: 2023-08-14

URL: CVE-2023-21281

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/badb243574d7fca9aa89152d9d25eeb4f8615385

Release Date: 2023-08-14

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r67

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.