What is CVE-2023-21172?

CVE-2023-21172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.

How severe is CVE-2023-21172?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21172

In multiple functions of WifiCallingSettings.java, there is a possible way to change calling preferences for the admin user due to a permissions bypass. 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-262243015

EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th 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

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21172?: CVE-2023-21172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.
How severe is CVE-2023-21172?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.