CVE-2023-20718: Input Validation
First published: Mon May 15 2023(Updated: )
In vcu, 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: ALPS07645181; Issue ID: ALPS07645181.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Google Android | =13.0 | |
| Yoctoproject Yocto | =4.0 | |
| Mediatek Mt6768 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6769 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6779 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6781 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6785 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6789 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6833 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6853 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6853t | ||
| Mediatek Mt6855 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6873 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6875 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6877 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6883 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6885 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6889 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6891 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6893 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8168 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8175 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8195 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8365 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8395 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8673 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8781 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8786 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8789 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8791t | ||
| Mediatek Mt8797 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20718?
CVE-2023-20718 is a vulnerability in vcu that allows for a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20718?
The severity of CVE-2023-20718 is medium with a severity value of 6.7.
How can CVE-2023-20718 be exploited?
CVE-2023-20718 can be exploited without user interaction, leading to local escalation of privilege requiring system execution privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20718?
Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0, as well as Yocto Project version 4.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20718.
Is MediaTek MT6768 vulnerable to CVE-2023-20718?
No, MediaTek MT6768 is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-20718.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6833
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- canonical/mediatek mt6855
- canonical/mediatek mt6873
- canonical/mediatek mt6875
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6883
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6889
- canonical/mediatek mt6891
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt8168
- canonical/mediatek mt8175
- canonical/mediatek mt8195
- canonical/mediatek mt8365
- canonical/mediatek mt8395
- canonical/mediatek mt8673
- canonical/mediatek mt8781
- canonical/mediatek mt8786
- canonical/mediatek mt8789
- canonical/mediatek mt8791t
- canonical/mediatek mt8797