CVE-2023-49794
MEDIUMkernelsu < 0.7.1 - Authentication Bypass via Malicious APK Spoofing
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4
Product x_refsource_misc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link
Scores
CVSS v3
6.7
EPSS
0.0025
EPSS Percentile
16.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-290
Status
published
Products (1)
kernelsu/kernelsu
< 0.7.1
Published
Jan 02, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026