Findings

CVE-2023-21237

Android Pixel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2023 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · google android

In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jun 28, 2023 · Catalog

    Detected

    In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912

  2. Mar 5, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Mar 26, 2024 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Mar 26, 2024

Affected

  • cpe google/android13.0
  • vendor Android Pixelversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2023-21237

    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.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2023-21237

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-21237

    30-day exploitation probability 0.3%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2023-21237

    In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not ne

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2023-21237 · ZeroDay Findings