Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2023-20963
Published: March 6, 2023 / Updated: March 28, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72863
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20963
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions in Android Framework. A local application can escalate privileges on the device.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.