Confused Deputy Vulnerability in PackageManagerHelper.java Allows Arbitrary Component Start

CVE-2023-35682 · HIGH Severity

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

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.

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