CVE-2023-35692 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published 14 Jul 2023 Updated 31 Oct 2024

Local attackers can send mock locations during emergency calls due to improper input validation, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.

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-2023-35692?

CVE-2023-35692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In getLocationCache of GeoLocation.java, there is a possible way to send a mock location during an emergency call due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-273

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35692?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35692?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-35692 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35692 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-275950631, GHSA-c5gv-fcxr-pxg7, PUB-A-275950631.