VDB-223947 · CVE-2023-20917 · A-242605257

Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0 ResolverActivity.java onTargetSelected logic error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function onTargetSelected of the file ResolverActivity.java. Performing a manipulation results in logic error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-20917. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function onTargetSelected of the file ResolverActivity.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a logic error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-840. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In onTargetSelected of ResolverActivity.java, there is a possible way to share a wrong file 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-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242605257

The weakness was disclosed 03/25/2023 as A-242605257. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20917 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/03/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25085). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Logic error
CWE: CWE-840
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
03/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/03/2025 +893 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242605257
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20917 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223947
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:44
Updated: 09/03/2025 10:28
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:44 (42), 04/14/2023 18:31 (11), 09/03/2025 10:28 (15)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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