In isToggleable of SecureNfcEnabler.java and SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to enable NFC from a secondary account due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the Guest account 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-238298970
CVE-2023-21086 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33, Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33
Vulnerability Details
In isToggleable of SecureNfcEnabler.java and SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to enable NFC from a secondary account due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the Guest account 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-238298970
Publish Date: 2023-04-19
URL: CVE-2023-21086
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/packages/apps/Settings/+/78b42aeb37c04c0da0fe07f46c2558f15a7efc6b
Release Date: 2023-04-19
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r38
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