Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2023-45779

 

Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2023-45779

Published: December 4, 2023 / Updated: February 1, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83848
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45779
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the System UI in Misc OEM components. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-45779

Install updates from vendor's website.

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