Google Android 13.0 WifiManager.java addNetwork resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function addNetwork of the file WifiManager.java. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-21033. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function addNetwork of the file WifiManager.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In addNetwork of WifiManager.java, there is a possible way to trigger a persistent DoS due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-244713323

The weakness was published 03/25/2023 as A-244713323. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-21033 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 09/08/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25201). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
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09/08/2025 +898 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-244713323
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21033 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21033
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223920
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

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Created: 03/25/2023 08:21
Updated: 09/08/2025 06:21
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:21 (43), 04/14/2023 15:36 (11), 09/08/2025 06:21 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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