CVE-2023-35682
HIGHAndroid - Local Privilege Escalation via Confused Deputy in PackageManagerHelper
Title source: llmDescription
In hasPermissionForActivity of PackageManagerHelper.java, there is a possible way to start arbitrary components due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/09f8b0e52e45a0b39bab457534ba2e5ae91ffad0
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0010
EPSS Percentile
0.8%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
google/android
11.0
google/android
12.0
google/android
12.1
google/android
13.0
Published
Sep 11, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026