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In sdksandbox component of Android, a vulnerability (CVE-2023-21398) was discovered that could enable a strandhogg style overlay attack due to a logic error in the code. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 30, 2023, affecting Android versions prior to Android 14. This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) (NVD).
The vulnerability exists in the Framework component of Android and is classified as a logic error that could enable a strandhogg style overlay attack. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on system security, particularly concerning privilege escalation capabilities (NVD, CIS Security).
The vulnerability has been patched in Android 14. Users and organizations are advised to update their Android devices to the latest version that includes the security patch (Android Security Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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