CVE-2023-21168
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In convertCbYCrY of ColorConverter.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-21168, affects Android 13 and was disclosed on June 28, 2023. The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the ColorConverter.cpp component, specifically in the convertCbYCrY function. It is characterized by a missing bounds check that could lead to an out-of-bounds read condition. 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. This indicates local access is required, with low attack complexity and privilege requirements (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can result in local information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data from process memory. The impact is limited to information disclosure, with no impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited locally without requiring user interaction. The attacker needs local access to the device and low privileges to execute the exploit. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android security bulletin. Users should ensure their Android 13 devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).

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