CVE-2023-21260
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21260 is a security vulnerability in Android's notification access permission dialog box. The vulnerability was disclosed in July 2023 and affects Android versions 10.0 through 13.0. The issue allows malicious applications to embed a very long service label that can overflow the original user prompt and potentially contain misleading information appearing as a system message for user confirmation (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Origin Validation Error (CWE-346). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit, but does not require privileges. The impact primarily affects integrity, with no direct impact on confidentiality or availability (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, the vulnerability allows malicious applications to present misleading information in system confirmation dialogs, potentially tricking users into granting unintended permissions. The impact is primarily on the integrity of the user authorization process, as users might grant permissions based on deceptive prompts (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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