CVE-2023-21171

Summary

CVE-2023-21171 is a vulnerability in Android versions Android-13 and earlier, which could allow for click fraud and local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges. The vulnerability is found in the verifyInputEvent function of InputDispatcher.cpp, where side channel information disclosure can occur. Exploitation of this vulnerability does not require user interaction. The affected products are sYyJEm and nn8kgA. Organizations should remediate this vulnerability by applying the necessary security patches provided by Android to prevent potential danger to their systems and sensitive data.

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