Vulnerability · Published Dec 4, 2023 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2023-45779
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Android from Google. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 27% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 73.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
In the APEX module framework of AOSP, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. More details on this can be found in the referenced links.
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01
- https://rtx.meta.security/exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-9962
- https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/