CVE-2023-48426 Chromecast Bootloader & Kernel-level code-execution including compromise of user-data
An attacker with physical UART access can bypass authentication to execute arbitrary code in the bootloader and kernel, compromising user data.
- 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-2023-48426?
CVE-2023-48426 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Chromecast, published on 5 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
u-boot bug that allows for u-boot shell and interrupt over UART
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chromecast Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48426 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-2023-48426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chromecast
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g36v-5299-38pr.