Google Android Policy.java Policy resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function Policy of the file Policy.java. Performing a manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-21240. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects the function Policy of the file Policy.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Policy of Policy.java, there is a possible boot loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was published 07/13/2023. The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21240 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/13/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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11/03/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21240 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233985
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2023 09:27
Changes: 07/13/2023 09:27 (40)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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