Vulnerability identifier: #VU73419

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20969

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/wpa_supplicant_8/+/73b889335132164fdb87c5d8ebccad1bd5620b33
http://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.