CVE-2023-21253

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to crash multiple system services 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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/84df68840b6f2407146e722ebd95a7d8bc6e3529 patch mailing list
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/tools/apksig/+/039f815895f62c9f8af23df66622b66246f3f61e patch mailing list
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/tools/apksig/+/41d882324288085fd32ae0bb70dc85f5fd0e2be7 patch mailing list
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21253?
CVE-2023-21253 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-21253?
To fix CVE-2023-21253, 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-2023-21253 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-21253 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-2023-21253?
CVE-2023-21253 affects Google Android.
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