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CVE-2023-35674

7.8 HIGH Known exploited Published 2023-09-11 Modified 2026-06-17 Official page ↗

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability — Android Framework

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 2023-09-13
Remediation due: 2023-10-04
Ransomware use: Unknown
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-09-01; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35674

Status: Analyzed
Published: 2023-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17
Assigner: [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 ([email protected]): 7.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 3.1 (134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0): 8.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses: CWE-269

Description

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected configurations

• google android 11.0 • google android 12.0 • google android 12.1 • google android 13.0

Weakness · CWE (1)

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management weakness

References