CVE-2023-20950

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via AlarmManagerActivity PendingIntent

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In AlarmManagerActivity of AlarmManagerActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions via a pendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-195756028

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.4%
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-863
Status published
Products (3)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
Published Apr 19, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026