CVE-2023-21374
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A vulnerability in Android's System UI component was identified as CVE-2023-21374. The issue involves a possible factory reset protection bypass due to a logic error in the code. This vulnerability was disclosed in the Android 14 security bulletin and affects Android 14.0 systems (Android Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability stems from a logic error in the System UI code that could lead to a factory reset protection bypass. The attack requires local access but has low complexity and needs no user interaction for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability could potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in Android 14's security update. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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