Local Escalation via Improper Input Validation in Android Package Installer
CVE-2023-21017 Published on March 24, 2023

In InstallStart of InstallStart.java, there is a possible way to change the installer package name due to an improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-236687884

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-21017 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

Products Associated with CVE-2023-21017

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
3.84%

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