CVE-2023-49794

The logic of get apk path in KernelSU module can be bypassed

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.

Affected

tiann · KernelSU

CVSS v3.1 NVD

7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v3.1 GITHUB

6.7 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 16th percentile

Published

2024-01-02

Updated

2025-05-09

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• tiann/KernelSU/security/advisories/GHSA-8rc5-x54x-5qc4

Security advisories

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b9UrmG_co9EJXB_yMBneRArUIR5sTuaN/view?usp=drive_link

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry