CVE-2023-21087

MEDIUM

Google Android - Denial of Service

Title source: rule

Description

In PreferencesHelper.java, an uncaught exception may cause the device to get stuck in a boot loop. This could lead to local persistent denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-261723753

References (1)

[Patch, Vendor Advisory] https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0004

EPSS Percentile 11.9%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE

CWE-248

Status published

Affected Products (4)

google/android

Timeline

Published Apr 19, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026