VDB-221979 · CVE-2023-20934 · A-258672042

Google Android 12.0/13.0 Microphone Privacy Indicator ServiceUtilities.cpp resolveAttributionSource permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 12.0/13.0. Affected is the function resolveAttributionSource of the file ServiceUtilities.cpp of the component Microphone Privacy Indicator. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-20934. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function resolveAttributionSource of the file ServiceUtilities.cpp of the component Microphone Privacy Indicator. 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 resolveAttributionSource of ServiceUtilities.cpp, there is a possible way to disable the microphone privacy indicator due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-258672042

The weakness was shared 02/28/2023 as A-258672042. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20934 since 11/03/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/26/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
02/28/2023 +117 days 🔍
02/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2023 +26 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-258672042
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20934 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20934
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221979
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2023 20:50
Updated: 03/26/2023 10:55
Changes: 02/28/2023 20:50 (44), 03/26/2023 10:55 (11)
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