CVE-2023-20662: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 6, 2023
·
Updated

In wlan, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07560765; Issue ID: ALPS07560765.

Affected Software

69 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Yoctoproject Yocto=3.1
Yoctoproject Yocto=3.3
Yoctoproject Yocto=4.0
MediaTek Mt5221
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt7902
MediaTek Mt7921
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8518
MediaTek Mt8532
MediaTek Mt8696
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
Linux Linux kernel=4.19
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Yoctoproject Yocto=3.1
Yoctoproject Yocto=3.3
Yoctoproject Yocto=4.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt5221
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt7902
MediaTek Mt7921
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8518
MediaTek Mt8532
MediaTek Mt8696
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
All of the following
Linux Linux kernel=4.19
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt5221
MediaTek Mt7902
MediaTek Mt7921

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20662?

CVE-2023-20662 is a vulnerability in wlan that allows for an out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. It can lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges required.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-20662?

CVE-2023-20662 has a severity rating of 6.7 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20662?

CVE-2023-20662 affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0, as well as Yocto Project versions 3.1, 3.3, and 4.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-20662?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20662.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-20662?

To fix CVE-2023-20662, apply the patch with ID ALPS07560765 provided by MediaTek. More information can be found at the reference link.

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