Vulnerability · Published Aug 14, 2023 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2023-20965
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw 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 0.6% (higher than 51% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 49.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
In processMessageImpl of ClientModeImpl.java, there is a possible credential disclosure in the TOFU flow due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-522 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/88a8a98934215f591605028e200b6eca8f7cc45a
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/bd318b9772759546509f6fdb8648366099dd65ad
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/0d3cb609b0851ea9e5745cc6101e57c2e5e739f2
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01