CVE-2011-1823
Android OS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
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.
Affected software
Vendor: Android · Product: Android OS
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Android
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-2215 | Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 72.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-0041 | Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability | 3.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-32896 | Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 3.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-36971 | Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 2.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-35674 | Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 2.6% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-48595 | Android Framework Integer Overflow Vulnerability | 1.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-20963 | Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 1.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-1048 | Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 1.1% | Yes |
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