Description
An unprivileged application can bypass the `android.car.permission.CAR_DISPLAY_IN_CLUSTER` permission by registering an activity with the `android.car.cluster.NAVIGATION` category and requesting navigation app focus. The privileged `ClusterHomeSample` application, acting as a confused deputy, resolves and launches this arbitrary third-party activity on the safety-critical instrument cluster display without enforcing the necessary permission check, allowing for persistent display of potentially misleading or distracting content.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-4288 Android Patchday November 2026 (Google Android, Automotive OS and XR): Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 10, 2026