Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0 BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java onStart permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function onStart of the file BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-20946. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function onStart of the file BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-244423101

The weakness was released 02/28/2023 as A-244423101. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20946 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/05/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25114). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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11/03/2022 🔍
02/28/2023 +117 days 🔍
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09/05/2025 +920 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-244423101
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221961
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2023 20:31
Updated: 09/05/2025 05:11
Changes: 02/28/2023 20:31 (43), 03/26/2023 09:41 (11), 09/05/2025 05:11 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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