What is CVE-2023-21229?

CVE-2023-21229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-08-14.

How severe is CVE-2023-21229?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21229

In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.6th 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 11.0, 11, 13

References

security@android.com (Broken Link)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21229?: CVE-2023-21229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2023-21229?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.