#VU71879 Information disclosure in Pixel - CVE-2023-20949

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71879

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20949

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the regulator subsystem in Pixel kernel. A local application can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 2023-02-05

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-02-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.