CVE-2023-21387
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-21387 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's User Backup Manager component. The vulnerability was disclosed in October 2023 as part of the Android 14 security bulletin. It allows for potential information disclosure through log information that could expose a token used to bypass user confirmation for backup operations (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the User Backup Manager component and involves the exposure of sensitive token information through log files. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (Medium) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability requires local access and high privileges for exploitation, but does not require user interaction (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges. The exposed token could potentially be used to bypass user confirmation mechanisms in the backup process, compromising the security of the backup system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been patched in Android 14. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available version that includes the security patch level of 2023-10-01 or later (Android Bulletin).

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