#VU77992 Input validation error in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) - CVE-2023-21260

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77992

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21260

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Android Automotive OS (AAOS)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A malicious application can embed a service label that overflow the original user prompt and possibly contain mis-leading information as a system message for user confirmation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Android Automotive OS (AAOS): before 11

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/aaos/2023-07-01

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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.