CVE-2023-21087

Published: Apr 19, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

In PreferencesHelper.java, an uncaught exception may cause the device to get stuck in a boot loop. This could lead to local persistent denial of service 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-261723753

Affected (4)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 11.0
Google Android	Version 12.0
Google Android	Version 12.1
Google Android	Version 13.0

Related CWEs

Uncaught Exception

An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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