CVE-2023-46139 affects KernelSU, a kernel-based root solution for Android, specifically versions 0.6.1 through 0.6.9. This vulnerability allows malware with a specially crafted app signing block to escalate privileges to root on an infected device due to flaws in KernelSU's signature verification logic. The CVSS score is 5.7 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector requiring user interaction (installing malware) with low complexity, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 0.6.1, < 0.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kernelsu:kernelsu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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