CVE-2023-21229

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Unsafe PendingIntent in ManagedServices

Title source: llm

Description

In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Broken Link

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0009

EPSS Percentile 0.6%

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 (2)

google/android 11.0

google/android 13.0

Published Aug 14, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026