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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21179
CVE-2023-21179:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-21179 affects Android 13 and involves a vulnerability in the parseSecurityParamsFromXml function of XmlUtil.java. The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2023 Android Security Bulletin and could lead to local privilege escalation (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the parseSecurityParamsFromXml function of XmlUtil.java and is related to improperly used cryptography. The severity is rated as HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability requires local access but does not need user interaction for exploitation (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices. The vulnerability has high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, as indicated by the CVSS scoring (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android security updates. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches released in the June 2023 security bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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