CVE-2023-35670 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In computeValuesFromData of FileUtils.java, there is a possible way to insert files to other apps' external private directories due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3Issue TrackingPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3Issue TrackingPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-35670?

CVE-2023-35670 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In computeValuesFromData of FileUtils.java, there is a possible way to insert files to other apps' external private directories due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of pr...

How severe is CVE-2023-35670?

CVE-2023-35670 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-35670?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.