In registerReceiverWithFeature of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for isolated processes to register a broadcast receiver due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-263358101
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CVE-2023-21117 - 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/am/ActivityManagerService.java
Vulnerability Details
In registerReceiverWithFeature of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for isolated processes to register a broadcast receiver due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-263358101
Publish Date: 2023-05-15
URL: CVE-2023-21117
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/+/8542596db53b1acfb0bf461c93900ff78b34edad
Release Date: 2023-05-15
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r49
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