PT-2023-17881 · Google · Android

Published 2023-04-01 · Updated 2023-04-25 · CVE-2023-21088

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-12 through Android-13

Description A logic error in the LocationProviderManager.java code allows for the bypassing of background activity launch restrictions. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions Android-12 through Android-13, consider restricting background activity launches to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.

Fix

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-235823542

CVE-2023-21088

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21088 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21088 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-235823542 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/0924de4965f93f5a880754bcc2819a890fd45f0e · Note