CVE-2023-20918

Description

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/16c604aa7c253ce5cf075368a258c0b21386160d patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/8418e3a017428683d173c0c82b0eb02d5b923a4e patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/51051de4eb40bb502db448084a83fd6cbfb7d3cf patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-07-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20918?
CVE-2023-20918 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-20918?
To fix CVE-2023-20918, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-20918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-20918 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-20918?
CVE-2023-20918 affects Google Android.
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