CVE-2023-21002
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21002 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android 13's Transcode Permission Controllers component. The vulnerability involves a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check in the getAvailabilityStatus function. This security flaw was disclosed in March 2023 and affects Android version 13 (Android Security Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the getAvailabilityStatus function of several Transcode Permission Controllers. The technical issue stems from a missing permission check, which could allow unauthorized access to protected functionality. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 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. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could result in significant impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No additional execution privileges are needed for exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for March 2023. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).

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