In hasPermissionForActivity of PackageManagerHelper.java, there is a possible way to start arbitrary components due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 11.0 (including) | 11.0 (including) | |
| Android | 12.0 (including) | 12.0 (including) | |
| Android | 12.1 (including) | 12.1 (including) | |
| Android | 13.0 (including) | 13.0 (including) |
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/09f8b0e52e45a0b39bab457534ba2e5ae91ffad0
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/09f8b0e52e45a0b39bab457534ba2e5ae91ffad0
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01