VDB-234199 · CVE-2023-35692 · GCVE-0-2023-35692

Google Android GeoLocation.java getLocationCache input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts the function getLocationCache of the file GeoLocation.java. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-35692. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function getLocationCache of the file GeoLocation.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 07/14/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-35692 since 06/15/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/06/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2023 🔍
07/14/2023 +29 days 🔍
07/14/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/06/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-35692 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35692
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234199
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2023 20:50
Updated: 08/06/2023 07:39
Changes: 07/14/2023 20:50 (40), 08/06/2023 07:39 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103