Google Android 13.0 Lock Task Mode LockTaskController.java startLockTaskMode locking

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is the function startLockTaskMode of the file LockTaskController.java of the component Lock Task Mode. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-21189. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve 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 the function startLockTaskMode of the file LockTaskController.java of the component Lock Task Mode. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-667. The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible bypass of lock task mode due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-213942596

The weakness was released 06/28/2023 as A-213942596. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21189 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/21/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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Class: Locking
CWE: CWE-667
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11/03/2022 🔍
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07/21/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-213942596
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232616
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:58
Updated: 07/21/2023 08:40
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:58 (42), 07/21/2023 08:40 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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