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CVE-2023-20684: Race Condition

First published: Thu Apr 06 2023(Updated: )

In vdec, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07671069; Issue ID: ALPS07671069.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Mediatek Mt6789
Mediatek Mt6855
Mediatek Mt6879
Mediatek Mt6895
Mediatek Mt6983
Mediatek Mt8673
Mediatek Mt8781
Mediatek Mt8795t
Mediatek Mt8798
Mediatek Mt8891

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-20684?

    CVE-2023-20684 is a vulnerability in vdec that can lead to local escalation of privilege on Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-20684?

    CVE-2023-20684 has a severity score of 6.4 (Medium).

  • How can CVE-2023-20684 be exploited?

    CVE-2023-20684 can be exploited without user interaction.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-20684?

    To fix CVE-2023-20684, apply the provided patch ID: ALPS07671069 or update to a non-vulnerable version of Google Android.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20684?

    More information about CVE-2023-20684 can be found in the Mediatek Product Security Bulletin for April 2023: [https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/April-2023](https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/April-2023)

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