CVE-2023-20746: google android Improper Locking
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 06-06-2023Last modified 07-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20746 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 out of bounds write 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: ALPS07519142; Issue ID: ALPS07519217.
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
- mt6789, mt6855, mt8167, mt8168, mt8173, mt8185, mt8195, mt8321, mt8365, mt8395, mt8765, mt8766, mt8768, mt8781, mt8786, mt8788, mt8789, mt8791, mt8791t, mt8797Android 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