CVE-2023-49794CWE-290

The logic of get apk path in KernelSU module can be bypassed

Medium · published January 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
6.7
EPSS
0%
Percentile
16.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.7 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00254 · 16.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2024-01-02T19:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 19:58Z
    The logic of get apk path in KernelSU module can be bypassed
    cvelistv5