CVE-2023-35692

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Mock Location Injection in Emergency Call

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In getLocationCache of GeoLocation.java, there is a possible way to send a mock location during an emergency call due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.3%
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-273
Status published
Products (1)
google/android
Published Jul 14, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026