CVE-2023-35677 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to forcibly add a device admin due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service (factory reset or continuous locking) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/846180c19f68fVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/846180c19f68fVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-35677?

CVE-2023-35677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to forcibly add a device admin due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service (factory reset or continuous lo...

How severe is CVE-2023-35677?

CVE-2023-35677 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-35677?

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