CVE-2023-21178
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In installKey of KeyUtil.cpp, there is a possible failure of file encryption due to a race condition in Android 13. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21178) was disclosed in June 2023 and affects Android's system components. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation and does not require user interaction (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a race condition (CWE-362) involving concurrent execution using shared resources with improper synchronization. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability (NVD).

Impact

A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no effects on system integrity or availability. The high CVSS confidentiality impact rating indicates that highly sensitive information could be exposed (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2023. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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