What is CVE-2023-20919?

CVE-2023-20919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-26.

How severe is CVE-2023-20919?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-20919

In getStringsForPrefix of Settings.java, there is a possible prevention of package uninstallation 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 not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-252663068

EPSS: 0.001 (4.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-693 — Protection Mechanism Failure

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20919?: CVE-2023-20919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-26.
How severe is CVE-2023-20919?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.