Android SnoozeHelper.java Local Priv Escalation via Persistent Settings Failure
CVE-2023-20993 Published on March 24, 2023

In multiple functions of SnoozeHelper.java, there is a possible failure to persist settings due to an uncaught exception. 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-261588851

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-20993 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

Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

The software does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-20993

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.04%
Percentile
11.79%

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