CVE-2023-21121
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21121 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android's AppManagementFragment.java component, specifically in the onResume function. The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2023 Android Security Bulletin and affects Android versions 11 and 12. The issue stems from improper input validation that could prevent users from forgetting a previously connected VPN (Android Security Bulletin).

Technical details

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 characterized by improper input validation (CWE-20) and incorrect default permissions (CWE-276). It requires local access with low privilege level, but does not require user interaction for exploitation (NVD Database).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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