VDB-223960 · CVE-2023-20993 · A-261588851

Google Android 13.0 SnoozeHelper.java exceptional condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file SnoozeHelper.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-20993. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file SnoozeHelper.java. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-755. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of SnoozeHelper.java, there is a possible failure to persist settings due to an uncaught exception. 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-261588851

The weakness was published 03/25/2023 as A-261588851. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-20993 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 09/07/2025). 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-2023-25161). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

13.0

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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: Exceptional condition
CWE: CWE-755
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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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 🔍
09/07/2025 +897 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-261588851
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20993 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20993
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223960
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:55
Updated: 09/07/2025 07:16
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:55 (40), 04/15/2023 07:49 (12), 09/07/2025 07:16 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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