PT-2023-17782 · Google · Android

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2023-05-15 · CVE-2023-20993

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Android-11 through Android-13

Description The issue is related to uncaught exceptions in multiple functions of SnoozeHelper.java, which could lead to a failure to persist settings. This might result in a local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions Android-11 through Android-13, apply the fix provided for the issue related to SnoozeHelper.java to prevent local escalation of privilege. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-261588851

CVE-2023-20993

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20993 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-261588851 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-20993 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-05-01 · Note
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e0de4236a68cbfc4052cc034093209f943824ca0 · Note