Google Android 13.0 PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java updatePermissionTreeSourcePackage permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 and classified as critical. This affects the function updatePermissionTreeSourcePackage of the file PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java. This manipulation causes permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-20971. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function updatePermissionTreeSourcePackage of the file PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In updatePermissionTreeSourcePackage of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to obtain dangerous permission without the user's consent due to a logic error 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-13Android ID: A-225880325

The weakness was released 03/25/2023 as A-225880325. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-20971 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 04/14/2023). 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.

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
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04/14/2023 +20 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-225880325
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223891
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:12
Updated: 04/14/2023 14:31
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:12 (43), 04/14/2023 14:31 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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