What is CVE-2023-45779?

CVE-2023-45779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-12-04.

How severe is CVE-2023-45779?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-45779 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-45779

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (25.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions Android SoC

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45779?: CVE-2023-45779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-12-04.
How severe is CVE-2023-45779?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-45779 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.