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CVE-2023-35674

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2023 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · google android

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

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Sep 11, 2023 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Sep 13, 2023 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Oct 4, 2023 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Oct 4, 2023

Affected

  • cpe google/android11.0
  • cpe google/android12.0
  • cpe google/android12.1
  • cpe google/android13.0
  • vendor Android Frameworkversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2023-35674

    Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2023-35674

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-35674

    30-day exploitation probability 2.6%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2023-35674

    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.

    nvd.nist.gov

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