CVE-2023-48418 User Build misconfiguration resulting in local escalation of privilege
Local attackers can escalate privileges on Pixel Watch devices by exploiting an insecure default configuration that allows ADB access before setup completion.
- 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-2023-48418?
CVE-2023-48418 is a critical vulnerability in Google Pixel Watch, published on 2 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Pixel Watch Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-48418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wqmr-cp8m-946m.