What is CVE-2023-21022?

CVE-2023-21022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.

How severe is CVE-2023-21022?

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

Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2023-21022

In BufferBlock of Suballocation.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. 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-236098131

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21022?: CVE-2023-21022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-21022?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.