CVE-2023-21214
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In addGroupWithConfigInternal of p2p_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read vulnerability due to unsafe deserialization in Android 13. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21214) was discovered and reported to Android security team, with the fix being released in the June 2023 security patch (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) issue that occurs in the p2p_iface.cpp component. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access is required with high privileges, but no user interaction is needed (NVD).

Impact

A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure. The attack requires System execution privileges, but no user interaction is needed for exploitation. The impact is limited to information disclosure without affecting system integrity or availability (Android Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android June 2023 security patch. Users should update their Android 13 devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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