CVE-2023-20642: 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: ALPS07628586; Issue ID: ALPS07628586.
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-2023-20642?
CVE-2023-20642 is considered to be of moderate severity due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20642?
To fix CVE-2023-20642, apply the security patch identified as ALPS07628586.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20642?
CVE-2023-20642 affects Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-20642?
No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2023-20642.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-20642?
CVE-2023-20642 is an out of bounds write vulnerability due to a missing bounds check.
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- version/android/13.0
- vendor/mediatek
- 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