Vulnerability in Kernelsu
CVE-2023-49794
KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (15.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 15th percentile — 15.3% 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
- Kernelsu
- Tiann Kernelsu — versions <= 0.7.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49794?
- CVE-2023-49794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kernelsu, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-01-02.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49794?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-49794 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.