What is CVE-2023-21171?

CVE-2023-21171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-06-28.

How severe is CVE-2023-21171?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21171

In verifyInputEvent of InputDispatcher.cpp, there is a possible way to conduct click fraud due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-261085213

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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 (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21171?: CVE-2023-21171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-06-28.
How severe is CVE-2023-21171?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.