#VU80448 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2023-35658

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80448

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35658

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Bluetooth. An attacker with physical proximity to device can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 11, 12L, 12, 13, 11

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/d03a3020de69143b1fe8129d75e55f14951dd192
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.