CVE-2023-35674
Published: September 13, 2023
Official Description
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
CISA KEV Advisory
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in the Android Framework allows for privilege escalation. This could enable an attacker to gain higher access levels on affected Android devices. The confirmed exploitation by CISA (is_in_kev: true) indicates that this is a significant security risk.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. This confirms that attackers are actively leveraging this flaw for privilege escalation.
Apply the latest security updates and patches for the Android Framework. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated to the most recent secure version available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-35674 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-35674 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-35674 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1