Android AccountManagerService Local Priv Escalation via Confused Deputy
CVE-2023-21098 Published on April 19, 2023

In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-260567867

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-21098 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 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

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-21098

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.03%
Percentile
9.01%

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