CVE-2023-21117

HIGH

Android 13 - Incorrect Authorization via Broadcast Receiver Registration

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In registerReceiverWithFeature of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for isolated processes to register a broadcast receiver due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-263358101

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.4%
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-863
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0
Published May 15, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026