Android OS WindowState Bug Enables Background Activity for Local Priv Escalation
CVE-2023-35674 Published on September 11, 2023
In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by October 4, 2023: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-35674 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-35674
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 12L is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 12l is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 12l is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 12l is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
- Version 11 is affected.
- Version 12 is affected.
- Version 12l is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.