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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21167
CVE-2023-21167:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In setProfileName of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to crash the SystemUI menu due to a missing bounds check. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21167) affects Android version 13. The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2023 Android security bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is caused by improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer (CWE-119). The vulnerability has 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:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability requires local access with low privilege level, and no user interaction is needed for exploitation (NVD).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local denial of service affecting the SystemUI menu. The attack impacts only the availability of the system, with no direct effects on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in the Android June 2023 security update. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patch level (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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