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.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (24.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 24th percentile — 24.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Android SoC
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01 (Vendor Advisory)
- rtx.meta.security/exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-…
- www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixe…
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.