CVE-2023-20725: google android Out-of-bounds Write
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20725 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 06-06-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In preloader, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07734004 / ALPS07874358 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07734004 / ALPS07874358 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6990 only).
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.09%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.09% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL12.0 | 13.0
Openwrt1 product
- openwrtEOL19.07.0 | 21.02.0
Rdkcentral1 product
- rdk-b2022q3
3 vendors · 3 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2023Vendor Advisory