Android Local Priv Escalation Via Bad URI Permission in Uri.java
CVE-2023-21272 Published on August 14, 2023

In readFrom of Uri.java, there is a possible bad URI permission grant due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Weakness Type

Improper Privilege Management

The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-21272

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Affected Versions

Google Android: google android:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
4.06%

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