CVE-2023-21130
CWE-125Published: June 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In btm_ble_periodic_adv_sync_lost of btm_ble_gap.cc, there is a possible remote code execution due to a buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-273502002
Risk Analysis
A buffer overflow in the Android Bluetooth stack can lead to remote code execution without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this represents a significant risk to affected Android 13 devices.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the CISA KEV list. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest security updates provided by Google for the Android 13 platform.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-21130 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-21130 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts