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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Android SoC | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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metaredteam/rtx-cve-2023-45779 ★ 110 · Jan 26, 2024
Proof-of-concept code for Android APEX key reuse vulnerability
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2023-3057 Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Dec 6, 2023
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01
- https://rtx.meta.security/exploitation/2024/01/30/Android-vendors-APEX-test-keys.html
- https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-wmcc-g67r-9962
- https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/01/30/security-update-apex-modules-vulnerability-fixed/