CVE-2023-35674

Confirmed PUBLISHED

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...

Google · Android
Exploited in the wild PoC available

Recommended Action

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Confidence
Confirmed
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Observed in Sensors
No
Attempts (30d)
Unique Attacker IPs
CISA KEV
In CISA KEV
CVSS / EPSS
7.8 High

At a Glance

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.

cisa java android windows
CVE Published
Sep 11, 2023
Exploitation Reported
Sep 13, 2023
CVSS
7.8 High
EPSS
Low complexity No user interaction

Affected Versions

Vendor Product Version Status
google
android

11

Affected
google
android

12

Affected
google
android

12l

Affected
google
android

13

Affected
google
android

11

Affected
google
android

12

Affected
google
android

12l

Affected
google
android

13

Affected
google
android

11

Affected
google
android

12

Affected
google
android

12l

Affected
google
android

13

Affected
google
android

11

Affected
google
android

12

Affected
google
android

12l

Affected
google
android

13

Affected
Google
Android

13

Affected
Google
Android

12L

Affected
Google
Android

12

Affected
Google
Android

11

Affected

CVE References

Recommended Actions

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