CVE-2023-20963: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.
| Vendor | Android |
|---|---|
| Product | Framework |
| Date added to KEV | 2023-04-13 |
| Due date (BOD 22-01) | 2023-05-04 |
| Known ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
| CWE | CWE-295 |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
What to do
- Identify every instance of Android Framework in your environment (asset inventory, EDR, vulnerability scanner).
- Apply CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Federal civilian agencies must act by 2023-05-04 under BOD 22-01; other organizations can use the same date as a target.
- Check the vendor advisory and NVD entry linked below for affected versions, then record the fix in your change log.
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