CVE-2023-20916

HIGH

Android - Missing Authorization Check in LauncherAppsService

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In getMainActivityLaunchIntent of LauncherAppsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-229256049

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 2.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
Published Jan 26, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026