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CVE-2023-20917
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-20917 is a vulnerability discovered in the ResolverActivity.java component of Android operating system. The vulnerability affects Android versions 11, 12, 12L, and 13. The issue stems from a logic error in the onTargetSelected function that could potentially allow sharing incorrect files (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the onTargetSelected function of ResolverActivity.java and is caused by a logic error in the code. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, has low attack complexity, requires low privileges, needs no user interaction, and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level (NVD).

Impact

A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege. The vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to share wrong files, which could compromise system security and data integrity. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVE Mitre).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of March 2023. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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