Medium severity6.7NVD Advisory· Published Aug 14, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21264

Description

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible way to access hypervisor memory due to a memory access check in the wrong place. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Affected products

Google/Kernelllm-create
Google/Android2 versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: Android kernel

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/53625a846a7b4nvdPatch
android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/b35a06182451fnvdPatch
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory

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