Google Android ActivityOptions.java getPendingetentLaunchFlags Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android. Impacted is the function getPendingetentLaunchFlags of the file ActivityOptions.java. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-20918. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). Affected is the function getPendingetentLaunchFlags of the file ActivityOptions.java. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In getPendingIntentLaunchFlags of ActivityOptions.java, there is a possible elevation of privilege due to a confused deputy with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was shared 07/13/2023. The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-20918 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/02/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
07/13/2023 +251 days 🔍
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08/02/2023 +20 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20918 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20918
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233964
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2023 09:16
Updated: 08/02/2023 15:06
Changes: 07/13/2023 09:16 (38), 08/02/2023 15:06 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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