CVE-2023-21268

Published: Aug 14, 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 update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible way to change directory permissions due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service of SIM recognition with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (4)

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/TelephonyProvider/+/ca4c9a19635119d95900793e7a41b820cd1d94d9

Source: security@android.com

Patch

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/TelephonyProvider/+/ca4c9a19635119d95900793e7a41b820cd1d94d9

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

Patch

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01

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

PatchVendor Advisory

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