Permissions Bypass Vulnerability in BackupHelper.java Allows Privilege Escalation

CVE-2023-21035 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

In multiple functions of BackupHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to get permissions previously granted to another app with the same package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-184847040

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