Vulnerability · Published Mar 24, 2023 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2023-21035
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in Android. 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).
Official description
In multiple functions of BackupHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to get permissions previously granted to another app with the same package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-184847040
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | android-framework-23 | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2023-21035 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | android-framework-23 | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2023-21035 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H