CVE-2023-20685: Use After Free

Published Apr 6, 2023
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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: ALPS07608575; Issue ID: ALPS07608575.

Affected Software

24 affected components
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
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8798
MediaTek Mt8891

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20685.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20685?

The severity level of CVE-2023-20685 is medium, with a severity value of 6.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20685?

Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20685.

4

Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20685?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20685.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in CVE-2023-20685?

To fix CVE-2023-20685, apply the patch with ID ALPS07608575 provided by MediaTek. Make sure to follow their product security bulletin for updates.

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