CVE-2023-21088

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via LocationProviderManager Logic Error

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In deliverOnFlushComplete of LocationProviderManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-235823542

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 1.0%
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

Status published
Products (3)
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
Published Apr 19, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026