#VU80453 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2023-35667

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80453

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35667

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 11, 12L, 12, 13, 11

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/d8355ac47e068ad20c6a7b1602e72f0585ec0085
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.