What is CVE-2023-21129?

CVE-2023-21129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2023-21129?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21129

In getFullScreenIntentDecision of NotificationInterruptStateProviderImpl.java, there is a possible activity launch while the app is in the background due to a BAL bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-274759612

EPSS: 0.001 (1.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21129?: CVE-2023-21129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-21129?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.