Description
In startActivityMayWait of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible incorrect Activity launch due to an incorrect 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-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-123013720
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Android | Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | android-framework-23 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | android-framework-23 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | android-framework-23 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | android-framework-23 | No fix yet | — |