Vulnerability CVE-2023-21116


Published: 2023-05-15   Modified: 2023-05-16

Description:
In verifyReplacingVersionCode of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to downgrade system apps below system image version due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-256202273

 References:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-05-01

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