CVE-2023-48418 (GCVE-0-2023-48418)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-02 22:25 – Updated: 2025-06-03 14:45
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Title
User Build misconfiguration resulting in local escalation of privilege
Summary
In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a     possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default     value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional     execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for     exploitation
Severity ?
10 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
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Google Pixel Watch Affected: 11
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