CVE-2023-48406 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges or cause permanent denial of service via unverified firmware boot.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-48406?
CVE-2023-48406 is a medium-severity 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
there is a possible permanent DoS or way for the modem to boot unverified firmware due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48406?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48406?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-48406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-269274102, GHSA-ccr3-hvjj-q8xh, PUB-A-269274102.