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CVE-2023-48418

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.8)—

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

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Google — Pixel Watch Firmware

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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