Use After Free in Google Android
CVE-2023-21361
In Bluetooth, there is a possibility of code-execution due to a use after free. This could lead to paired device escalation of privilege in the privileged Bluetooth process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21361?
- CVE-2023-21361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-10-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21361?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.