medium
6.7
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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