CVE-2023-21087 (Medium) detected in baseandroid-11.0.0_r39 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-21087 - 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 base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/services/core/java/com/android/server/notification/PreferencesHelper.java

Vulnerability Details

In PreferencesHelper.java, an uncaught exception may cause the device to get stuck in a boot loop. This could lead to local persistent denial of service 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-261723753

Publish Date: 2023-04-19

URL: CVE-2023-21087

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: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/eec689f2668bdcb7c820d153de8fc82e72b93409

Release Date: 2023-04-19

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r38

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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.