PT-2023-18007 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2023-06-28 · Updated 2023-07-06 · CVE-2023-21220

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue involves the possible use of unencrypted transport over cellular networks due to an insecure default value, potentially leading to remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider configuring the system to use encrypted transport over cellular networks to mitigate the risk of information disclosure. As a temporary workaround, restrict the use of unencrypted connections until a secure default value is implemented.

Fix

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-21220

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 2

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21220 · Security Note