CVE-2023-20726: Low severity linuxfoundation Yocto vulnerability
In mnld, there is a possible leak of GPS location due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
android/:unknown:to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2023-05-05 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20726?
The severity of CVE-2023-20726 is high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-20726?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-20726 by exploiting the missing permission check in mnld to leak GPS location.
Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-20726?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-20726.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20726?
To fix CVE-2023-20726, apply the patch ID ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20726?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-20726 in the Android Security Bulletin for May 2023 and the MediaTek Product Security Bulletin for May 2023.