Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Oct 6, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21252

Description

In validatePassword of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to get the device into a boot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Affected products

Google/Android6 versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 5 more
- 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)
- (no CPE)range: 13

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/044ab0684153c4effb9f4fda47df43ccdc77bda8nvdMailing ListPatch
android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/50b08ee30e04d185e5ae97a5f717d436fd5a90f3nvdMailing ListPatch
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory

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