PT-2023-25275 · Google · Android

Published 2023-07-14 · Updated 2024-10-31 · CVE-2023-35692

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to the fixed version

Description The issue is related to improper input validation in the getLocationCache function of GeoLocation.java. This could allow sending a mock location during an emergency call, leading to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to the getLocationCache function of GeoLocation.java to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-273

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-35692

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-07-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35692 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/55202 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/100173 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/66739 · Telegram Post