CVE-2023-20916

High

Description

In getMainActivityLaunchIntent of LauncherAppsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-229256049

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Google Android

PublishedJan 26, 2023

First seenJan 26, 2023

Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
google android	12.0, 12.1	—

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