Factory Reset Bypass in Android SettingsPreferenceFragment (CVE-2023-20957)
CVE-2023-20957 Published on March 24, 2023

In onAttach of SettingsPreferenceFragment.java, there is a possible bypass of Factory Reset Protections due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-258422561

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-20957 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-20957

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
4.21%

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