CVE-2023-21237
Published: March 5, 2024
Official Description
Android Pixel contains a vulnerability in the Framework component, where the UI may be misleading or insufficient, providing a means to hide a foreground service notification. This could enable a local attacker to disclose sensitive information.
CISA KEV Advisory
Android Pixel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Android Pixel contains a vulnerability in the Framework component, where the UI may be misleading or insufficient, providing a means to hide a foreground service notification. This could enable a local attacker to disclose sensitive information.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Android Pixel's Framework component allows a local attacker to disclose sensitive information by hiding a foreground service notification. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation in the wild highlight its importance, despite a low EPSS score indicating a lower overall exploitation probability across all internet-facing systems. This flaw could lead to unauthorized access to confidential data.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local access to the Android Pixel device.
Apply the latest security updates for Android Pixel devices. Ensure users are aware of potential social engineering tactics that might leverage hidden notifications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-21237 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-21237 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-21237 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1