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CVE-2023-21116

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.7 Published: 2023-05-15 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 Platforms

Google Android

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other, CWE-863

References