CVE-2023-20957

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via SettingsPreferenceFragment Confused Deputy

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onAttach of SettingsPreferenceFragment.java, there is a possible bypass of Factory Reset Protections due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-258422561

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 0.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-266
Status published
Products (3)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
Published Mar 24, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026