In multiple locations, there is a possible way to trigger a persistent reboot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-246749764
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CVE-2023-20996 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - baseandroid-10.0.0_r34, baseandroid-10.0.0_r34, baseandroid-10.0.0_r34
Vulnerability Details
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to trigger a persistent reboot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-246749764
Publish Date: 2023-03-24
URL: CVE-2023-20996
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f98c2232a8ea3312cddd202577c25c4436e1afd9
Release Date: 2023-03-24
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r32
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