Google Android hal_socket.c handle_set_parameters_ctrl out-of-bounds
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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android. This affects the function handle_set_parameters_ctrl of the file hal_socket.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-21150. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function handle_set_parameters_ctrl of the file hal_socket.c. 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. CVE summarizes:
In handle_set_parameters_ctrl of hal_socket.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect 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-267312009References: N/A
The weakness was shared 06/28/2023 as A-267312009. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21150 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, 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-2023-25318). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3
VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
11/03/2022 🔍06/28/2023 🔍
06/28/2023 🔍
09/13/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: A-267312009
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-21150 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21150
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232564
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
Entry
Created: 06/28/2023 21:45Updated: 09/13/2025 18:19
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:45 (42), 07/20/2023 15:12 (11), 09/13/2025 18:19 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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