CVE-2023-35665 Missing authorization in Android
Attackers can import contacts from other users due to missing permission checks, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-35665?
CVE-2023-35665 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple files, there is a possible way to import a contact from another user due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35665?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-35665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-256819787, ASB-A-256819787, GHSA-cw2p-j4hm-rrp2.