CVE-2023-21251 (High) detected in baseandroid-11.0.0_r39

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CVE-2023-21251 - 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/VpnDialogs/src/com/android/vpndialogs/ConfirmDialog.java

Vulnerability Details

In onCreate of ConfirmDialog.java, there is a possible way to connect to VNP bypassing user's consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Publish Date: 2023-07-13

URL: CVE-2023-21251

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.3)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: Required - 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://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21251

Release Date: 2023-07-12

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r58

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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.