PT-2023-17788 · Google · Android

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2025-02-25 · CVE-2023-20999

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue is related to improper input validation, which can trigger a persistent reboot loop. This can lead to a local denial of service and requires User execution privileges. Notably, user interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android version Android-13, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue, as referenced by Android ID A-246750467.

Fix

Infinite Loop

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-20999

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20999 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-20999 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/112503 · Telegram Post