# CVE-2023-20953: In onPrimaryClipChanged of ClipboardListener.java, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protection due to incorrect UI being show

- Severity: CVSS 7.8 (High), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-03-24 · Updated: 2025-02-25

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-13

## Description

In onPrimaryClipChanged of ClipboardListener.java, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protection due to incorrect UI being shown prior to setup completion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251778420

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01

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