CVE-2023-20737: google android Improper Locking
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 06-06-2023Last modified 07-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20737 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Improper Locking vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.07%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-06-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In vcu, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645149; Issue ID: ALPS07645167.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
0%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.07% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.07%
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
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mt6768, mt6769, mt6779, mt6781, mt6785, mt6789, mt6833, mt6853, mt6853t, mt6873, mt6875, mt6877, mt6883, mt6885, mt6889, mt6891, mt6893, mt8168, mt8365, mt8395Android 12.0, 13.0 / Yocto 4.0 / Iot-Yocto 22.2
3 vendors · 4 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2023Vendor Advisory