CVE-2023-20906

Description

In onPackageAddedInternal of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible way to silently grant a permission after a Target SDK update due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-221040577

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.00%

Vendor Advisory android.com

Affected: n/a Android

References

Link	Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20906?: CVE-2023-20906 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20906?: To fix CVE-2023-20906, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-20906 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20906 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20906?: CVE-2023-20906 affects n/a Android.

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