CVE-2023-35690 Code injection in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can achieve arbitrary code execution and kernel privilege escalation via an uncaught exception in the graphics driver.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-35690?

CVE-2023-35690 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In RGXDestroyHWRTData of rgxta3d.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35690?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35690?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-35690 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35690 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-305095935, ASB-A-305095935, GHSA-ph4p-2cvp-7p5f.

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