In onCreate of ConfirmDialog.java, there is a possible way to connect to VNP bypassing user's consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
CVE-2023-21251 - 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 base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/packages/VpnDialogs/src/com/android/vpndialogs/ConfirmDialog.java
Vulnerability Details
In onCreate of ConfirmDialog.java, there is a possible way to connect to VNP bypassing user's consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Publish Date: 2023-07-13
URL: CVE-2023-21251
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: Required - 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-2023-21251
Release Date: 2023-07-12
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r58
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