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[ CVE-2023-35674 · Published 11 Sep 2023 ]

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8 EPSS 3%Fix available

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-09-13

[ Description ]Official description

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.

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

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 4 Oct 2023): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

[ References ]References