VDB-232588 · CVE-2023-21188 · A-264624283

Google Android 13.0 btm_ble_gap.cc btm_ble_update_inq_result out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects the function btm_ble_update_inq_result of the file btm_ble_gap.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-21188. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function btm_ble_update_inq_result of the file btm_ble_gap.cc. 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 btm_ble_update_inq_result of btm_ble_gap.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-264624283

The weakness was presented 06/28/2023 as A-264624283. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21188 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-2023-25356). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: 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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
06/28/2023 +236 days 🔍
06/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/14/2025 +809 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-264624283
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232588
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:52
Updated: 09/14/2025 15:36
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:52 (43), 07/20/2023 17:57 (11), 09/14/2025 15:36 (16)
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