CVE-2023-21116

MEDIUM

6.7

Description

In verifyReplacingVersionCode of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to downgrade system apps below system image version due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-256202273

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.7

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredHIGH

User InteractionNONE

Published5/15/2023

Last Modified1/24/2025

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

google:android

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-05-01(security@android.com)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-05-01(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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