VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2023-21229
In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.10%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.10%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- 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
- 0.10% probability · 1th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.