Is CVE-2023-21250 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-21250 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-21250 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-21250 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21250?

CVE-2023-21250 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-21250

CWE-787Published: July 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In gatt_end_operation of gatt_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Android versions 11 through 13 contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the GATT utility component. This critical flaw allows for remote code execution without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest Android security patches provided by Google or the device manufacturer.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-21250 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.