Resource exhaustion in Google Android
CVE-2023-21110
In several functions of SnoozeHelper.java, there is a possible way to grant notifications access due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-258422365
Vulnerability class: DoS (Denial of Service)
EPSS: 0.001 (0.6th 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 11.0, 12.0, 12.1
- N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21110?
- CVE-2023-21110 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-05-15.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21110?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.