CVE-2023-21204
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In multiple files within Android 13, there exists a possible out of bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check (CVE-2023-21204). The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2023 Android Security Bulletin and affects the wifi server component (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that occurs due to missing bounds checks in multiple files. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access and high privileges for exploitation, but no user interaction is needed (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure in the wifi server component. The impact is limited to information disclosure, with no direct impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges to be exploited (Android Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2023. Users should ensure their Android 13 devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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