What is CVE-2023-35676?

CVE-2023-35676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-09-11.

How severe is CVE-2023-35676?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Google Android

CVE-2023-35676

In createQuickShareAction of SaveImageInBackgroundTask.java, there is a possible way to trigger a background activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 12L, 12.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35676?: CVE-2023-35676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-09-11.
How severe is CVE-2023-35676?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.