CVE-2023-20695: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published May 1, 2023
·
Updated

In preloader, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07734012 / ALPS07874363 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980 and MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07734012 / ALPS07874363 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980 and MT6990 only).

Affected Software

65 affected components
Google Android
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=13.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8395
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8797
Google Android=13.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8395
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

May 1, 2023
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
May 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20695?

The severity of CVE-2023-20695 is high with a severity value of 6.7.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2023-20695?

CVE-2023-20695 could lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges, and user interaction is not needed for exploitation.

3

How can I protect my Google Android device from CVE-2023-20695?

To protect your Google Android device from CVE-2023-20695, make sure to install the provided patch with ID ALPS07734012 / ALPS07874363.

4

Is Openwrt Openwrt 19.07.0 vulnerable to CVE-2023-20695?

Yes, Openwrt Openwrt 19.07.0 is affected by CVE-2023-20695.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20695?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-20695 on the official Android Security Bulletin and MediaTek Product Security Bulletin.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203