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In Secure Element of Android OS, there is a possible out of bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2023-21371) due to an integer overflow. The vulnerability was disclosed as part of the Android 14 security bulletin. This vulnerability affects Android versions prior to Android 14 and requires system execution privileges for exploitation (Android Bulletin, NVD).
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 classified as CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). The issue occurs in the Secure Element component and could lead to an out of bounds write condition due to integer overflow (NVD).
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated system permissions, potentially compromising the security of the affected device (NVD).
Google has addressed this vulnerability in Android 14. Users should update their Android devices to version 14.0 or later to protect against this vulnerability. The fix is included in the Android 14 security patch level (Android Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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