CVE-2023-48417 Missing authorization in Android

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can access and manipulate KeyChainActivity data due to missing permission checks in the Android operating system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-48417?

CVE-2023-48417 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Permission checks resulting in unauthorized access and Manipulation in KeyChainActivity Application

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chromecast Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-48417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93jf-wpmx-46x7.