CVE-2023-45779 json
In the APEX module framework of AOSP, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used crypto.
published 2023-12-04 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-50068
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 26%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
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.
Exploit prediction
0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- Google Android
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2023-12-01
vendor-advisory
- rtx.meta.security /exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- github.com /metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-9962
- fairphone.com /en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-45779
- NVD CVE-2023-45779
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