CVE-2023-0460: Remote code execution in YouTube Android Player API SDK
First published: Wed Mar 01 2023(Updated: )
The YouTube Embedded 1.2 SDK binds to a service within the YouTube Main App. After binding, a remote context is created with the flags Context.CONTEXT_INCLUDE_CODE | Context.CONTEXT_IGNORE_SECURITY. This allows the client app to remotely load code from YouTube Main App by retrieving the Main App’s ClassLoader. A potential vulnerability in the binding logic used by the client SDK where the SDK ends up calling bindService() on a malicious app rather than YT Main App. This creates a vulnerability where the SDK can load the malicious app’s ClassLoader instead, allowing the malicious app to load arbitrary code into the calling app whenever the embedded SDK is invoked. In order to trigger this vulnerability, an attacker must masquerade the Youtube app and install it on a device, have a second app that uses the Embedded player and typically distribute both to the victim outside of the Play Store.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Youtube Android Player Api | >=1.2<=1.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-0460.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0460?
The severity of CVE-2023-0460 is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the YouTube Embedded 1.2 SDK.
How does this vulnerability affect the YouTube Embedded 1.2 SDK?
This vulnerability allows the client app to remotely load code from YouTube Main App by retrieving the Main App's C…
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0460?
It is recommended to update to a version of the YouTube Android Player API that is newer than 1.2.2.
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