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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2023-21179

In parseSecurityParamsFromXml of XmlUtil.java, there is a possible bypass of user specified wifi encryption protocol due to improperly used crypto.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.08%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.08%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In parseSecurityParamsFromXml of XmlUtil.java, there is a possible bypass of user specified wifi encryption protocol due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-272755865

CVSS 3.1
7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.08% probability · 0th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Affected
google/android
Source
security@android.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.