Google Android 13.0 sta_iface.cpp out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 13.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file sta_iface.cpp. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-21209. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262236273

The weakness was published 06/28/2023 as A-262236273. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-21209 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-2023-25377). Once again VulDB remains the best 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-262236273
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21209 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232620
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2023 21:59
Updated: 09/14/2025 19:07
Changes: 06/28/2023 21:59 (42), 07/21/2023 08:50 (11), 09/14/2025 19:07 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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