CVE-2023-21104
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21104 affects Android versions 12L and 13. The vulnerability is located in the applySyncTransaction of WindowOrganizer.java, where a missing permission check could lead to local information disclosure. The vulnerability was disclosed in the Android Security Bulletin of May 2023 (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability 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-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions). No additional execution privileges are needed for exploitation, and user interaction is not required (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to local information disclosure if successfully exploited. The CVSS score indicates high confidentiality impact, while integrity and availability are not affected (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

Additional resources


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