CVE-2023-35669 Deserialization in Android

What is CVE-2023-35669?

CVE-2023-35669 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization 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 checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to control other running activities due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35669?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35669?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2023-35669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
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• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-265798288, ASB-A-265798288, GHSA-4cx6-5w6j-4cvx.