Google Android 13.0 sta_iface.cpp initiateHs20IconQueryInternal out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function initiateHs20IconQueryInternal of the file sta_iface.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-21210. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function initiateHs20IconQueryInternal of the file sta_iface.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In initiateHs20IconQueryInternal of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. 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-262236331

The weakness was shared 06/28/2023 as A-262236331. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21210 since 11/03/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25378). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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09/14/2025 +809 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-262236331
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21210 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232599
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:54
Updated: 09/14/2025 19:07
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:54 (43), 07/21/2023 07:36 (11), 09/14/2025 19:07 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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