CVE-2023-21149

Summary

CVE-2023-21149 is a vulnerability affecting the Android operating system. In the ShannonRcsService.java file, specifically in the registerGsmaServiceIntentReceiver function, there is a missing permission check. An attacker can exploit this flaw to activate or deactivate the RCS (Rich Communication Services) service, resulting in local privilege escalation. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation. The Android kernel is the affected product, with the version number A-270050709. Currently, there are no known references or sources provided for this vulnerability.

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