CVE-2023-45779 Weak cryptography in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting improper cryptography in the Android APEX module framework to install malicious platform updates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-45779?
CVE-2023-45779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45779?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-45779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-301094654, ASB-A-301094654, GHSA-rm87-ccvw-q747.