Spoofing `getCallingPackage` or `getCallingActivity` with FLAG_ACTIVITY_FORWARD_RESULT: Discussion on vulnerability pattern and fix suggestions

2024-09-0100:00:00

Google

osv.dev

spoofing

getcallingpackage

getcallingactivity

flag_activity_forward_result

vulnerability

fix

local escalation

privilege

user interaction

software

AI Score

7.4

Confidence

High

EPSS

Percentile

9.6%

JSON

In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass 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.

References

android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/f1d0079c91734168c150f839168544f407b17b06

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01