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CVE-2023-21209
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In multiple functions of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to unsafe deserialization in Android 13. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21209) was disclosed in June 2023 and affects Android systems. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation and no user interaction is needed (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.7 (MEDIUM) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is related to unsafe deserialization in sta_iface.cpp functions, which could lead to an out of bounds read condition. The issue has been classified under CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) (NVD).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, as indicated by the CVSS scoring showing High impact ratings for all three security metrics (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access and high privileges for exploitation, though no user interaction is needed. The attack complexity is considered Low, indicating that the attack can be performed with relative ease once the required privileges are obtained (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2023. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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