CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-20686: Race Condition

First published: Thu Apr 06 2023(Updated: )

In display drm, there is a possible double 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: ALPS07570826; Issue ID: ALPS07570826.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Android=12.0
Android=13.0
Any of
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT8781 WiFi
Android=12.0
Android=13.0
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT8781 WiFi

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-20686?

    CVE-2023-20686 has the potential for local escalation of privilege, thus it is considered a critical vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-20686?

    To resolve CVE-2023-20686, apply the patch identified as ALPS07570826.

  • Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-20686?

    CVE-2023-20686 affects Android versions 12.0 and 13.0.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-20686?

    No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20686.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2023-20686?

    CVE-2023-20686 is caused by a possible double free due to a race condition in display drm.

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