In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code.
Affects AOSP Android versions 11, 12, 12L and 13 through a logic error in WindowState.java onCreate. No vendor rating is given, and the listed fix versions match the affected versions.
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- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 11, 12, 12L, 13
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects the Android operating system's window management component, which is part of the core system software. It could allow a malicious app to launch an activity in the background, potentially letting it gain higher privileges on the device without requiring any extra permissions or user interaction.
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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.
Timeline
- CVE published2 days
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
21 days - CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
748 days (about 2 years) - Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
13, 12L, 12, 11
References 2
android.googlesource.com
source.android.com
Questions about CVE-2023-35674
What does this mean?
A logic error in onCreate of WindowState.java lets an attacker launch a background activity. The advisory describes this as a local escalation of privilege that needs no additional execution privileges.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists AOSP Android versions 11, 12, 12L and 13. Check the Android version shown in the device's About settings or build information to see which branch is in use.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the Android security update for the affected branch (11, 12, 12L or 13). The facts do not name a specific patched build number.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-09-13, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data