#VU73411 Improper input validation in Pixel - CVE-2023-21020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73411

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21020

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 2023-03-01

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/StatsD/+/992c86cfa9b615e8e62426a5014a0b10501a37b0
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01

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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.