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CVE-2023-49794 Detail

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.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link Product 
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 
https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4 Exploit  Vendor Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing GitHub, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-49794
NVD Published Date:
01/02/2024
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
GitHub, Inc.