CVE-2023-21196
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In btm_ble_batchscan_filter_track_adv_vse_cback of btm_ble_batchscan.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check. The vulnerability affects Android 13 and was disclosed in June 2023. This security issue 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 CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction needed, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with potential exposure of sensitive information, while maintaining no impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access and high privileges (System execution privileges) for exploitation. No user interaction is needed for exploitation, making it potentially attractive for attackers who already have elevated privileges on the system (Android Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in 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).

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