In updatePictureInPictureMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of background launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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CVE-2023-21145 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - baseandroid-10.0.0_r34
Android framework classes and services
Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base
Found in HEAD commit: ad904931c8573db6b23cb187b24bf22317d51554
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/services/core/java/com/android/server/wm/ActivityRecord.java
Vulnerability Details
In updatePictureInPictureMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of background launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Publish Date: 2023-07-13
URL: CVE-2023-21145
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://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21145
Release Date: 2023-07-12
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r58
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