CVE-2023-45779 Weak cryptography in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-301094654, ASB-A-301094654, GHSA-rm87-ccvw-q747.

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