CVE-2023-21194
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In gattdbgopname of gattutils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check in Android 13. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21194) was disclosed in June 2023 and affects the Bluetooth server component. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation and does not require user interaction (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The attack vector is Local (AV:L), with Low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring High privileges (PR:H), no user interaction (UI:N), with Unchanged scope (S:U), High confidentiality impact (C:H), and No impact on integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N) (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with System execution privileges. The primary impact is on confidentiality, with potential exposure of sensitive information through the out-of-bounds read operation (Android Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android security patch level 2023-06-01. Users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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