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CVE-2023-20909 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android's RunningTasks.java component that affects multiple Android versions including Android 11, 12, 12L, and 13. The vulnerability was disclosed in April 2023 and involves a possible privilege escalation due to a missing privilege check (Android Bulletin, NVD).
The vulnerability exists in multiple functions of RunningTasks.java and is characterized by insufficient privilege validation. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) according to CISA-ADP's assessment (NVD).
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure on affected Android devices. The impact is significant as it affects the confidentiality of data, though it does not impact system integrity or availability (NVD).
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of April 2023. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the security patch level dated 2023-04-01 or later (Android Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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