CVE-2023-42739
First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )
In engineermode service, there is a possible way to write permission usage records of an app due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed
Credit: security@unisoc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Google Android | =13.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Unisoc S8000 | ||
| Unisoc Sc7731e | ||
| Unisoc Sc9832e | ||
| Unisoc Sc9863a | ||
| Unisoc T310 | ||
| Unisoc T606 | ||
| Unisoc T610 | ||
| Unisoc T612 | ||
| Unisoc T616 | ||
| Unisoc T618 | ||
| Unisoc T760 | ||
| Unisoc T770 | ||
| Unisoc T820 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42739?
CVE-2023-42739 is a vulnerability in the engineermode service on Google Android 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0, which allows an attacker to write permission usage records of an app without proper permission check, leading to local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-42739?
CVE-2023-42739 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-42739?
CVE-2023-42739 affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-42739?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42739 by exploiting the missing permission check in the engineermode service to write permission usage records of an app.
Is Unisoc S8000 affected by CVE-2023-42739?
No, Unisoc S8000 is not affected by CVE-2023-42739.
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- canonical/unisoc t618
- canonical/unisoc t760
- canonical/unisoc t770
- canonical/unisoc t820