CVE-2023-35649 Memory corruption in Android
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges via an out-of-bounds write in Exynos modem files without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-35649?
CVE-2023-35649 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Oct 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In several functions of Exynos modem files, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35649?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35649?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-35649 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35649 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-276971478, GHSA-qmf7-77rw-x867, PUB-A-276971478.