Google Android WifiConfigurationUtil.java validatePassword denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. This vulnerability affects the function validatePassword of the file WifiConfigurationUtil.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21252. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function validatePassword of the file WifiConfigurationUtil.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In validatePassword of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to get the device into a boot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was released 10/07/2023. The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21252 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241486
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/07/2023 08:20
Changes: 10/07/2023 08:20 (41)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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