CVE-2023-49794 affects KernelSU versions 0.7.1 and prior, a kernel-based root solution for Android devices. The vulnerability allows a malicious APK, if named 'me.weishu.kernelsu', to bypass the legitimate APK path logic and gain root privileges on a device where KernelSU is installed. This is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) with a low attack complexity, requiring user interaction (installing a malicious APK) but potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.7.1CPE 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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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