What is CVE-2023-21278?

CVE-2023-21278 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-08-14.

How severe is CVE-2023-21278?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21278

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to obscure the microphone privacy indicator 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 not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 12L, 12.0

References

security@android.com (Patch)
security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21278?: CVE-2023-21278 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2023-21278?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.