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CVE-2023-21246

3.3 · LOW

In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception.

Published Jul 13, 2023CWE-754EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2023-21246 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fc1b9998ca8a9fceba47d67fd9ea9b45705b53e0Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fc1b9998ca8a9fceba47d67fd9ea9b45705b53e0Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21246?

CVE-2023-21246 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-21246?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-21246?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-21246?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-21246 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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