CVE-2023-45779 (GCVE-0-2023-45779)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-04 22:40 – Updated: 2024-08-02 20:29
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Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Unknown
Assigner
google_android CNA under the Google root
CNA scorecard E 40/100 over 198 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Google Android Affected: Android SoC
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