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.
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-53712 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.
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Fri, 09 May 2025 20:15:00 +0000

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2025-05-09T19:49:09.117Z

Reserved: 2023-11-30T13:39:50.863Z

Link: CVE-2023-49794

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-02T22:01:26.027Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2024-01-02T20:15:10.020

Modified: 2024-11-21T08:33:51.373

Link: CVE-2023-49794

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