What is CVE-2023-21189?

CVE-2023-21189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-06-28.

How severe is CVE-2023-21189?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21189

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible bypass of lock task mode due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-213942596

EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-667 — Improper Locking

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21189?: CVE-2023-21189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-06-28.
How severe is CVE-2023-21189?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.