Google Android: race condition can lead to remote code execution

What to know

What it is

In handle_app_val_response of btif_rc.cc, there is a possible way to achieve code execution due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected

Google Android

Fix

Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.

Exploitation

No known exploitation