PT-2023-17860 · Google · Android

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2025-02-20 · CVE-2023-21068

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 prior to the fixed version

Description The issue allows for local escalation of privilege due to a missing warning to the user, enabling the device to boot with a hidden debug policy. This can be exploited by preparing the device, hiding the warning, and then passing it to a new user, requiring no additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider disabling the debug policy feature until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-21068

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21068 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/47136 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/111886 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/46818 · Telegram Post