High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 28, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-20943
CVE-2023-20943
Description
In clearApplicationUserData of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to remove system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240267890
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Affected products
7cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 5 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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