Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2023-21138

In onNullBinding of CallRedirectionProcessor.java, there is a possible long lived connection due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and background activity launches with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-273260090

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

Published · last modified .

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 0th percentile — 0.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2023-21138: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1
  • Android — versions Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21138?
CVE-2023-21138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-21138?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.