CVE-2023-35658

Name: CVE-2023-35658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T21:15:41.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35658 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In gatt_process_prep_write_rsp of gatt_cl.cc, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In gatt_process_prep_write_rsp of gatt_cl.cc, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/d03a3020de69143b1fe8129d75e55f14951dd192Issue Tracking, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/d03a3020de69143b1fe8129d75e55f14951dd192Issue Tracking, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35658?

How severe is CVE-2023-35658?

CVE-2023-35658 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35658?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST