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CVE-2023-21245 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android's KeyguardSecurityContainerController.java component, specifically in the showNextSecurityScreenOrFinish function. The vulnerability was disclosed in July 2023 and affects Android versions 11, 12, 12L, 13, and 14. This vulnerability allows potential access to the lock screen during device setup due to a logic error in the code (NVD).
The vulnerability stems from a logic error in the KeyguardSecurityContainerController.java component that could allow unauthorized access to the lock screen during device setup. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability requires local access but no user interaction for exploitation (NVD).
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The impact affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, with potential unauthorized access to the device during the setup process (NVD).
Google has released a patch to address this vulnerability in the July 2023 security update. The fix involves modifications to the KeyguardSecurityContainerController.java component to properly handle the security screen flow during device setup (Android Patch).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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