CVE-2023-20639: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 07 2023(Updated: )
In ril, 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: ALPS07628587; Issue ID: ALPS07628587.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| MediaTek MT6983 | ||
| MediaTek MT8321 | ||
| MediaTek MT8765 | ||
| MediaTek MT8766Z | ||
| MediaTek MT8768 | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8786 | ||
| MediaTek MT8788 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8789 | ||
| MediaTek MT8791T | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| MediaTek MT6983 | ||
| MediaTek MT8321 | ||
| MediaTek MT8765 | ||
| MediaTek MT8766Z | ||
| MediaTek MT8768 | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8786 | ||
| MediaTek MT8788 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8789 | ||
| MediaTek MT8791T | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20639?
CVE-2023-20639 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20639?
To fix CVE-2023-20639, apply the appropriate security patches as noted in Patch ID: ALPS07628587.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20639?
CVE-2023-20639 affects Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-20639?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20639.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-20639?
An attacker could achieve local escalation of privileges with System execution privileges by exploiting CVE-2023-20639.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6879
- canonical/mediatek mt6895
- canonical/mediatek mt6983
- canonical/mediatek mt8321
- canonical/mediatek mt8765
- canonical/mediatek mt8766z
- canonical/mediatek mt8768
- canonical/mediatek mt8781 wifi
- canonical/mediatek mt8786
- canonical/mediatek mt8788 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8789
- canonical/mediatek mt8791t
- canonical/mediatek mt8797 wifi