Google Android imsservice.cpp Do_AIMS_SET_CALL_WAITING out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android. This vulnerability affects the function Do_AIMS_SET_CALL_WAITING of the file imsservice.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21153. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function Do_AIMS_SET_CALL_WAITING of the file imsservice.cpp. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Do_AIMS_SET_CALL_WAITING of imsservice.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-264259730References: N/A

The weakness was released 06/28/2023 as A-264259730. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21153 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-2023-25321). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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11/03/2022 🔍
06/28/2023 +236 days 🔍
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09/13/2025 +808 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-264259730
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232576
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:48
Updated: 09/13/2025 18:19
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:48 (42), 07/20/2023 16:27 (11), 09/13/2025 18:19 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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