CVE-2023-20685: Use After Free
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: ALPS07608575; Issue ID: ALPS07608575.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| MediaTek M6789 | ||
| MediaTek MT6855 | ||
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| MediaTek MT6983 | ||
| MediaTek MT8673 | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8795T | ||
| MediaTek MT8798 | ||
| MediaTek MT8891 | ||
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| MediaTek M6789 | ||
| MediaTek MT6855 | ||
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| MediaTek MT6983 | ||
| MediaTek MT8673 | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8795T | ||
| MediaTek MT8798 | ||
| MediaTek MT8891 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20685.
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.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20685?
Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20685.
Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20685?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20685.
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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- canonical/mediatek mt6855
- canonical/mediatek mt6879
- canonical/mediatek mt6895
- canonical/mediatek mt6983
- canonical/mediatek mt8673
- canonical/mediatek mt8781 wifi
- canonical/mediatek mt8795t
- canonical/mediatek mt8798
- canonical/mediatek mt8891