CVE-2023-20606: google android Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 06-02-2023Last modified 26-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20606 is a medium (CVSS 4.4) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.10%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In apusys, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07571104; Issue ID: ALPS07571104.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.10%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.10% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.10%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL12.0 | 12.1
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mt6879, mt6895, mt6983Android 12.0, 12.1
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2023Vendor Advisory