Use After Free in Google Android
CVE-2023-35658
In gatt_process_prep_write_rsp of gatt_cl.cc, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.002 (10.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 11
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Issue Tracking)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35658?
- CVE-2023-35658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-09-11.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35658?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.