Security features bypass in Google Pixel



Published: 2023-09-18 | Updated: 2023-10-02
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-4211
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU79503

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4211

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Mali GPU Kernel Driver. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 2023-09-01

External links

http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-09-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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