CVE-2023-21183
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jun 28, 2023
Updated: Jul 6, 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-21183 is a vulnerability affecting the ForegroundUtils component in the Android operating system, specifically in the ForegroundUtils.java file. The issue involves a logic error that allows an attacker to read NFC tag data even when the associated app is running in the background. This could lead to local privilege escalation without the need for additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects Android-13 and poses a significant security risk.
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- Android
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