In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. 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-2023-21246 - Low 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)
/core/java/android/content/pm/ShortcutInfo.java
Vulnerability Details
In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. 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-2023-21246
CVSS 3 Score Details (3.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21246
Release Date: 2023-07-13
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r61
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