CVE-2023-21016 (Medium) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2023-21016 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings

Found in HEAD commit: cdc44b74ac73d9c7eed82d7e753aba9efedac279

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/accounts/AccountTypePreference.java

Vulnerability Details

In AccountTypePreference of AccountTypePreference.java, there is a possible way to mislead the user about accounts installed on the device due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-213905884

Publish Date: 2023-03-24

URL: CVE-2023-21016

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/packages/apps/Settings/+/a52ba15823678bc6f387b20374c6a37ad5cde5c3

Release Date: 2023-03-24

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r32

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