CVE-2023-35670

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 v3.0 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3c69afcb0a45c8aa2f333fcde36217889899fe	Issue Tracking Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01	Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01	Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3c69afcb0a45c8aa2f333fcde36217889899fe	Issue Tracking Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:::::::*

History

02 May 2025, 17:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-09-11 21:15

Updated : 2025-05-02 17:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-35670

Mitre link : CVE-2023-35670

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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