CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2023-35674

Android Framework

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.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
2.20%
80.8% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2023.09.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability2.20%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

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 product and versions

Product
Android Framework
Affected versions
13, 12L, 12, 11, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 13.0
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Due date: 2023.10.04
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Android Framework and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-269
KEV added
2023.09.13
Ransomware use
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