Android vulnerability

What happened

In onActivityResult of AppWidgetConfigActivityProxy.java, there is a possible unauthorized URI permission grant 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.

Affected versions

Android: 17; 16-qpr2 Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

• Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
• Review affected product exposure and access logs.