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CVE-2023-21116
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2023-05-15T22:15:12.027 · Last modified 2026-06-17T05:31:52.580

Summary

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

Affected products

google — android

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References

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