Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Device Memory Management by Google
CVE-2023-35685

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2025

What is CVE-2023-35685?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Device Memory Management, specifically in the DevmemIntMapPages function of devicemem_server.c. Due to a logic error in the code, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges within the kernel. The exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges and does not necessitate user interaction, making it a serious concern for system security.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android SoC

References

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/42420027

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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