Google Android InstallPackageHelper.java updateSettingsInternalLI permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function updateSettingsInternalLI of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-21257. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function updateSettingsInternalLI of the file InstallPackageHelper.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In updateSettingsInternalLI of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to sideload an app in the work profile due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was shared 07/13/2023. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21257 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/05/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

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: 6.5
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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
07/13/2023 +251 days 🔍
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08/05/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234004
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2023 09:40
Updated: 08/05/2023 08:13
Changes: 07/13/2023 09:40 (39), 08/05/2023 08:10 (1), 08/05/2023 08:13 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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