CVE-2023-45779

high

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.

References

https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/

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

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2023-12-04

Updated: 2024-02-01

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00142