CVE-2023-48418CWE-269

User Build misconfiguration resulting in local escalation of privilege

Critical · published January 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
11.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A default setting left wide open could let attackers access adb before the system update wizard even completes! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that lets guests into their rooms before check-in is complete — they can start unpacking without even having a key! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally with zero user interaction, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine a malicious guest roaming the halls, having full access to everything they shouldn't be able to touch!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that lets guests into their rooms before check-in is complete — they can start unpacking without even having a key! The vulnerability in `checkDebuggingDisallowed` of `DeviceVersionFragment.java` results from an insecure default value, allowing privilege escalation without needing any additional execution privileges or user actions.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally with zero user interaction, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine a malicious guest roaming the halls, having full access to everything they shouldn't be able to touch! To secure your systems, enforce stricter checks on default values and ensure the completion of the system update wizard before allowing access to adb. It's crucial to regularly audit your code for similar oversights, especially in critical components. This is fixable! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00220 · 11.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2024-01-02T22:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 22:25Z
    User Build misconfiguration resulting in local escalation of privilege
    cvelistv5