Android 13 WindowManagerService touchable region overflow local DoS
CVE-2023-21026 Published on March 24, 2023

In updateInputChannel of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way to set a touchable region beyond its own SurfaceControl due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-254681548

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-21026 is exploitable 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 have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.

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

Weakness Type

Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

The software does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the software.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-21026

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
3.36%

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