CVE-2023-20918 (GCVE-0-2023-20918)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-12 23:18 – Updated: 2024-11-06 16:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-11-06 16:50 UTC
CWE
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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