CVE-2023-21189
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.3 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jun 28, 2023
Updated: Jul 5, 2023
CWE ID 667
Summary
CVE-2023-21189 is a vulnerability affecting the Android operating system, specifically in the LockTaskController.java file of Android-13. A logic error in the 'startLockTaskMode' function allows for a bypass of lock task mode, granting local escalation of privilege to attackers. No additional execution privileges are required for exploitation, but user interaction is needed to trigger the vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- Android
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