CVE-2023-20618: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

In vcu, there is a possible memory corruption 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: ALPS07519184; Issue ID: ALPS07519184.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20618?

CVE-2023-20618 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-20618?

To fix CVE-2023-20618, users should apply the patch identified by ALPS07519184.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-20618?

CVE-2023-20618 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-20618?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20618.

5

What type of attack vector does CVE-2023-20618 involve?

CVE-2023-20618 involves possible memory corruption due to improper locking, which may lead to escalated privileges.

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