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CVE-2023-21115 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android's Bluetooth implementation, specifically in the btm_sec_encrypt_change function of btm_sec.cc. The vulnerability affects Android versions 11, 12, and 12L. The issue was disclosed in the Android Security Bulletin of June 2023 (Android Bulletin).
The vulnerability exists in the btm_sec_encrypt_change function of btm_sec.cc, where there is a potential way to downgrade the link key type due to improperly used cryptographic implementations. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue has been classified under CWE-327 (Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm) (NVD).
The vulnerability could lead to paired device escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could result in significant impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No user interaction is required for exploitation (NVD).
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of June 2023. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated to the latest available security patch level that includes fixes for this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
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