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CVE-2023-20916

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2023-01-26 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In getMainActivityLaunchIntent of LauncherAppsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the restrictions on starting activities from the background due to a missing 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-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-229256049

Affected Platforms

Google Android

Weakness Type

CWE-862, CWE-862

References