Android DeviceAdminAdd Missing Permission Check Allows Local DOS
CVE-2023-35677 Published on September 11, 2023

In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to forcibly add a device admin due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service (factory reset or continuous locking) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD

Weakness Type

What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?

The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

CVE-2023-35677 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-35677

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Affected Versions

Google Android:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
3.11%

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