CVE-2023-20721: google android Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.4v3.1HighModified
Published 15-05-2023Last modified 24-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20721 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.09%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In isp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07162155; Issue ID: ALPS07162155.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–8.4
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.09%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
0%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.09% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.09%
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-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL12.0 | 13.0
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mt6879, mt6895, mt6983, mt8195, mt8395, mt8673Android 12.0, 13.0 / Iot-Yocto 22.2 (Yocto 4.0)
Yoctoproject1 product
- yocto4.0
3 vendors · 3 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2023Vendor Advisory