# CVE-2023-21267: In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible way to bypass lockdown mode with screen pinning due to a logic error

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-08-14 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- Google Android: 14, 13, 12L, 12

## Description

In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible way to bypass lockdown mode with screen pinning due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/cecddcd865f72d76f7aacb1cf4479365847299f9
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/cb7e9c7549a2a076ec00db15e3da0d21b31b0b1c
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e205cd30e91d8eeadf562140c34c306ebf7d6394
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-04-01

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