CVE-2023-45779
In TBD of TBD, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used...
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2023-45779- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2023-45779- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-50068 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2023-50068- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rm87-ccvw-q747
In TBD of TBD, there is a possible malicious update to platform components due to improperly used...
In TBD of TBD, 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.
- Record
GHSA-rm87-ccvw-q747- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-301094654 No score
In TBD of TBD, 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.
- Record
ASB-A-301094654- Updated
- 2026-11-05
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
:unknown:Android |
SoCVersion:0 up to SoCVersion:2023-12-05, plus listed versions SoCVersion |
SoCVersion:2023-12-05 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PoC in GitHub | metaredteam/rtx-cve-2023-45779 | 2024-01-26 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV, PoC in GitHub |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-45779 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published December 1, 2023. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.33%, the 26th percentile. Fixed in :unknown: SoCVersion:2023-12-05.
References
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01
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
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45779