Is CVE-2011-1823 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2011-1823 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2011-1823 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2011-1823 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-1823?

CVE-2011-1823 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2011-1823

Published: September 8, 2022

EPSS:34.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.9th

Official Description

The vold volume manager daemon in Android kernel trusts messages from a PF_NETLINK socket, which allows an attacker to execute code and gain root privileges. This vulnerability is associated with GingerBreak and Exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Android OS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-09-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-29

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

The vold volume manager daemon in the Android kernel improperly trusts messages from a PF_NETLINK socket, allowing an attacker to execute code and gain root privileges. This vulnerability, associated with GingerBreak and Exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor, is highly severe with an EPSS score of 0.34385 and confirmed exploitation, making it a critical threat to Android devices.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. Exploitation can lead to root privileges.

Recommended Action

Update Android devices to a patched kernel version that addresses the vold vulnerability. Avoid installing applications from untrusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-1823 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2011-1823 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.