CVE-2023-35674: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2023
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Updated

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android
Android Framework

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the affected product (Android / Google Android Framework) if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Sep 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 13, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Dec 4, 2023
News Published
07:37 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-35674?

CVE-2023-35674 is an Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35674?

CVE-2023-35674 has a severity level of high.

3

How does CVE-2023-35674 impact Android devices?

CVE-2023-35674 allows for local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices.

4

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-35674?

To fix CVE-2023-35674, users should apply the necessary security updates provided by Google for their Android devices.

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