CVE-2023-35682 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android's PackageManagerHelper allows local attackers to start arbitrary components, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-35682?

CVE-2023-35682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In hasPermissionForActivity of PackageManagerHelper.java, there is a possible way to start arbitrary components due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35682?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35682?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-35682 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35682 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-270152142, ASB-A-270152142, GHSA-q65h-4m9g-qrqf.

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