CVE-2023-21086 (High) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33, Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33

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CVE-2023-21086 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33, Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33

Vulnerability Details

In isToggleable of SecureNfcEnabler.java and SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to enable NFC from a secondary account due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the Guest account with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238298970

Publish Date: 2023-04-19

URL: CVE-2023-21086

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/78b42aeb37c04c0da0fe07f46c2558f15a7efc6b

Release Date: 2023-04-19

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r38

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