CVE-2023-49794
KernelSU Root Privilege Escalation (R2)
Description
KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 2, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2024, 7:37 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link | Product |
https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link No Types Assigned https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link Product Changed Reference Type https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 No Types Assigned https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:kernelsu:kernelsu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 0.7.1 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 02, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-290 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-49794
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.05 }} 0.00%
score
0.19342
percentile