CVE-2023-20842: google android Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 04-09-2023Last modified 21-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20842 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
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
- 04-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In imgsys_cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07354259; Issue ID: ALPS07340477.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
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 causeAffected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL11.0 | 12.0
Linux1 product
- linux_kernel6.1
Linuxfoundation1 product
- yoctoEOL4.0
Mediatek1 product
- iot_yocto23.0
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mt2713, mt6895, mt6897, mt6983, mt8188, mt8195, mt8395, mt8781Android 11.0, 12.0 / Linux 6.1 / IOT-v23.0 / Yocto 4.0
5 vendors · 5 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2023Vendor Advisory