Google Android 25930405 nan.cpp handleEvent out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 25930405. Affected by this issue is the function handleEvent of the file nan.cpp. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-21048. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 25930405 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function handleEvent of the file nan.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In handleEvent of nan.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-259304053References: N/A

The weakness was presented 03/25/2023 as A-259304053. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-21048 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, 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-2023-25216). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
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09/09/2025 +899 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-259304053
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223873
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:04
Updated: 09/09/2025 06:09
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:04 (43), 04/14/2023 13:16 (11), 09/09/2025 06:09 (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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