In killBackgroundProcesses of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to escape Google Play protection 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.
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CVE-2023-21266 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - baseandroid-10.0.0_r34, baseandroid-10.0.0_r34
Vulnerability Details
In killBackgroundProcesses of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to escape Google Play protection 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.
Publish Date: 2023-10-06
URL: CVE-2023-21266
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/+/5b7edbf2ba076b04000eb5d27101927eeb609c26%5E%21/#F0
Release Date: 2023-10-06
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r58
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