CVE-2023-20773: High severity android vulnerability

Published Jul 4, 2023
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Updated

In vow, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07611449; Issue ID: ALPS07441735.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6735
MediaTek Mt6737
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6753
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Jul 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20773?

CVE-2023-20773 is a vulnerability in the vow software that allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges.

2

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2023-20773?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-20773.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20773?

CVE-2023-20773 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-20773?

To fix CVE-2023-20773, apply the patch with ID ALPS07611449.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20773?

For more information about CVE-2023-20773, you can refer to the following reference: https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2023

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