CVE-2023-48402 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in the Android kernel allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional execution privileges.
- 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-2023-48402?
CVE-2023-48402 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In ppcfw_enable of ppcfw.c, there is a possible EoP due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48402?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-48402 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48402 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-244398863, GHSA-rcrr-p232-7f6x, PUB-A-244398863.