bug(form-field): matSuffix and matPrefix not clickable anymore

[olischmidt123]

Is this a regression?

• Yes, this behavior used to work in the previous version

The previous version in which this bug was not present was

v14.2.7

Description

When using a click event or a tag around a matSuffix or matPrefix it doesnt trigger.

Reproduction

Steps to reproduce:

<mat-form-field> <mat-label>Test</mat-label> <input matInput value=""> <mat-icon matSuffix color="primary" click="test()">launch</mat-icon> </mat-form-field>

Expected Behavior

When using an a tag: open new tab or window
When using click event: execution of function

Actual Behavior

No effect when clicking

Environment

• Angular: 15.0.3
• CDK/Material: 15.0.2
• Browser(s): Chrome
• Operating System (e.g. Windows, macOS, Ubuntu): macOS

[mmalerba]

It looks like #25987 fixed the issue with clicking prefix/suffix in outline form-field, but fill one has a different issue where the overlay element used to darken the color on focus is blocking clicks

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