Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 SettingsState.java resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0. This affects an unknown function of the file SettingsState.java. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-20908. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file SettingsState.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In several functions of SettingsState.java, there is a possible system crash loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239415861

The weakness was published 01/27/2023 as A-239415861. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-20908 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25076). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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11/03/2022 🔍
01/27/2023 +85 days 🔍
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09/02/2025 +949 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-239415861
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20908 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219480
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2023 10:36
Updated: 09/02/2025 05:17
Changes: 01/27/2023 10:36 (42), 02/20/2023 11:25 (10), 04/04/2025 08:00 (16), 09/02/2025 05:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 liretta (+1)
3 years ago
Does anybody find the patch with this change?
 VulDB Community Team3 years ago
It looks like Google deleted this issue from their security bulletin. The CVE entry still links to that as like before.

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