VDB-219496 · CVE-2023-20904 · A-246300272

Google Android 12.0/13.0 SettingsActivity.java getTrampolineIntent Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 12.0/13.0 and classified as problematic. This affects the function getTrampolineIntent of the file SettingsActivity.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-20904. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function getTrampolineIntent of the file SettingsActivity.java. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In getTrampolineIntent of SettingsActivity.java, there is a possible launch of arbitrary activity due to an Intent mismatch 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246300272

The weakness was released 01/27/2023 as A-246300272. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-20904 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/02/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25072). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
01/27/2023 +85 days 🔍
01/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +949 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-246300272
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20904 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20904
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219496
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2023 10:47
Updated: 09/02/2025 05:17
Changes: 01/27/2023 10:47 (41), 02/20/2023 13:13 (11), 04/04/2025 08:00 (15), 09/02/2025 05:17 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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