Actively exploited · Published Sep 11, 2023 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2023-35674
High 8.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity privilege mismanagement in Android from Google. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on September 13, 2023). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.6% (higher than 86% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 4, 2023.
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.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-269 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H