Privilege escalation

In handleAppLaunch of AppLaunchActivity.java, there is a possible arbitrary activity launch due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android...

CVE-2021-0608

The CVE-2021-0608 entry concerns Android’s AppLaunchActivity.handleAppLaunch, with a local elevation-of-privilege via a confused deputy. Affected component: Pixel Launcher on Pixel devices (and related Android kernel/framework context as per mappings). Root cause: improper handling in AppLaunchAc...

CVE-2021-0608: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

In handleAppLaunch of AppLaunchActivity.java, there is a possible arbitrary activity launch due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android...

PT-2021-13247

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Android versions prior to the fixed version Description: The issue is related to a confused deputy in the handleAppLaunch function of AppLaunchActivity.java, which could allow for arbitrary activity launch. This might lead to local escalation...