What is CVE-2023-21017?

CVE-2023-21017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.

How severe is CVE-2023-21017?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21017

In InstallStart of InstallStart.java, there is a possible way to change the installer package name due to an improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-236687884

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th 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

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21017?: CVE-2023-21017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-21017?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.