VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2023-45779
In the APEX module framework of AOSP, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used crypto.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.33%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.33%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In the APEX module framework of AOSP, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. More details on this can be found in the referenced links.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.33% probability · 26th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-9962
- https://rtx.meta.security/exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory
- https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-9962
- https://rtx.meta.security/exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory
- https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.