What is CVE-2023-35670?

CVE-2023-35670 is a vulnerability in the computeValuesFromData function of FileUtils.java in Google Android, which allows for path traversal and potential escalation of privilege.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35670?

CVE-2023-35670 has a severity level of high (7).

How can CVE-2023-35670 be exploited?

CVE-2023-35670 can be exploited by inserting files into other apps' external private directories through a path traversal error.

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-35670?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-35670.

How can I fix CVE-2023-35670?

To fix CVE-2023-35670, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Google for affected Android versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-35670

high

7.8

CWE

5/9/2023

11/9/2023

26/8/2024

CVE-2023-35670: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Sep 05 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@android.com security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=11.0
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1
Google Android	=13.0

Remedy

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/db3c69afcb0a45c8aa2f333fcde36217889899fe

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What is CVE-2023-35670?
CVE-2023-35670 is a vulnerability in the computeValuesFromData function of FileUtils.java in Google Android, which allows for path traversal and potential escalation of privilege.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35670?
CVE-2023-35670 has a severity level of high (7).
How can CVE-2023-35670 be exploited?
CVE-2023-35670 can be exploited by inserting files into other apps' external private directories through a path traversal error.
Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-35670?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-35670.
How can I fix CVE-2023-35670?
To fix CVE-2023-35670, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Google for affected Android versions.

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