Google Android 13.0 DataUsageList.java information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android 13.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file DataUsageList.java. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-21173. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file DataUsageList.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In multiple methods of DataUsageList.java, there is a possible way to learn about admin user's network activities due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262741858

The weakness was published 06/28/2023 as A-262741858. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21173 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25341). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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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-262741858
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232580
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:50
Updated: 09/13/2025 22:16
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:50 (42), 07/20/2023 16:57 (11), 09/13/2025 22:16 (16)
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