Android WifiManager Persistent DoS via addNetwork Resource Exhaustion
CVE-2023-21033 Published on March 24, 2023
In addNetwork of WifiManager.java, there is a possible way to trigger a persistent DoS due to resource exhaustion. 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-244713323
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-21033 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 have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2023-21033 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-21033
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Exploit Probability
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