CVE-2023-35674KEV · OVERDUE

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High · published September 11, 2023

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 85.4th percentile for exploit probability.

1115
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky logic error in WindowState.java could let a local attacker launch background activities without a hitch — no extra permissions needed! Think of it like a hotel bellboy who can access all rooms just by sneaking through an unlocked service door — once in, they can deliver anything to any guest, no questions asked. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and perform unauthorized actions within the application. Imagine them manipulating sensitive data or controlling user actions, which could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel bellboy who can access all rooms just by sneaking through an unlocked service door — once in, they can deliver anything to any guest, no questions asked. In the onCreate method of WindowState.java, a logic error exists that allows an attacker to launch activities in the background without requiring any additional execution privileges, making it a prime target for local privilege escalation.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and perform unauthorized actions within the application. Imagine them manipulating sensitive data or controlling user actions, which could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access — absolutely devastating! Update your systems to the latest available version to ensure this vulnerability is patched. Regularly audit and review your code to spot similar logic errors in the future, and consider implementing a robust security policy. Don't let those sneaky bugs hide! You've got this! With proactive measures and updates, you can secure your application like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02636 · 85.4th percentile
Published
2023-09-11T20:09Z
KEV added
2023-09-13 · due 2023-10-04
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 SEP 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Oct 4
    kev
  • 11 SEP 20:09Z
    In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code
    cvelistv5