CVE-2023-35674: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2023-35674 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2023-09-13

A logic error in the onCreate method of WindowState.java in the Android Framework allows for the unauthorized launching of background activities. This vulnerability enables a local attacker to escalate privileges without requiring additional execution permissions or user interaction.

Technologies: Android Framework. Vendors: Android.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2023-35674 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2023-35674 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 13 September 2023. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2023-35674?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 September 2023.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-35674?
A patch was published on 2023-09-01: Vendor advisory and patch released. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2023-35674 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-35674?
Check whether you run Android Framework. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Google Android 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0

Timeline

  • 2023-09-01: patched: Vendor advisory and patch released.
  • 2023-09-11: disclosed: NVD Published Date.
  • 2023-09-13: kev added: Date added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
  • 2023-09-13: exploited: Reported as exploited in the wild.

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