CVE-2023-20916 (High) detected in baseandroid-10.0.0_r44, baseandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2023-20916 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - baseandroid-10.0.0_r44, baseandroid-10.0.0_r44

Vulnerability Details

In getMainActivityLaunchIntent of LauncherAppsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-229256049

Publish Date: 2023-01-26

URL: CVE-2023-20916

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

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f4ed441e180d7113b5f6ebfe711e61a2dd3fd8b1

Release Date: 2022-11-04

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r1

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.