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In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible bypass of lock task mode due to a logic error in the code. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21189) affects Android-13 and was disclosed in the June 2023 security bulletin. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation and could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (Android Bulletin).
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.3 HIGH with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability exists in the LockTaskController.java component, specifically in the startLockTaskMode function. The issue stems from a logic error in the code that could potentially allow bypass of the lock task mode (NVD).
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, potentially allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to system resources (NVD).
The vulnerability has been 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).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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