Vulnerability · Published Jul 12, 2023 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2023-21256
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in Android from Google. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 98.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
In SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities via Settings due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863