Vulnerability CVE-2023-21256


Published: 2023-07-13

Description:
In SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities via Settings due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

 References:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/62fc1d269f5e754fc8f00b6167d79c3933b4c1f4

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