Vulnerability Details : 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.
Published
2023-09-11 21:15:42
Updated
2025-05-02 17:15:48
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2023-35670
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-35670
0.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 3 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-35670
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-05-02 |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-35670
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-35670
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3c69afcb0a45c8aa2f333fcde36217889899fe
db3c69afcb0a45c8aa2f333fcde36217889899fe - platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider - Git at GoogleIssue Tracking;Patch
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01
Android Security Bulletin—September 2023 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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