# CVE-2023-21281: In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible failure to lock after screen timeout due to a logic error in the cod

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2023-08-14 · Updated: 2024-10-09

## Affected

- Google Android: 13, 12L, 12, 11

## Description

In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible failure to lock after screen timeout due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege across users 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/+/badb243574d7fca9aa89152d9d25eeb4f8615385
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01
- https://github.com/Trinadh465/platform_frameworks_base_CVE-2023-21281

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