CVE-2023-20960 (High) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2023-20960 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings

Found in HEAD commit: cd4be0a8e3f7aad8748a372235eac74f3a3bcaaa

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/homepage/SettingsHomepageActivity.java

Vulnerability Details

In launchDeepLinkIntentToRight of SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-250589026

Publish Date: 2023-03-24

URL: CVE-2023-20960

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - 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://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-03-01

Release Date: 2023-03-24

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r32

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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.

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