In InstallStart of InstallStart.java, there is a possible way to change the installer package name due to an improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-236687884
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CVE-2023-21017 - 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/PackageInstaller/src/com/android/packageinstaller/InstallStart.java
Vulnerability Details
In InstallStart of InstallStart.java, there is a possible way to change the installer package name due to an improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-236687884
Publish Date: 2023-03-24
URL: CVE-2023-21017
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/+/54a9045190c3b0b8e21581ad2a9bd485af11b360
Release Date: 2023-03-24
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r32
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