CVE-2023-20788: Use After Free

Published Aug 7, 2023
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Updated

In thermal, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07648734; Issue ID: ALPS07648735.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365

Event History

Aug 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-20788.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20788?

The severity level of CVE-2023-20788 is medium with a score of 6.4.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-20788?

The affected software is Google Android 12.0.

4

Is Mediatek Mt6739 affected by CVE-2023-20788?

No, Mediatek Mt6739 is not affected by CVE-2023-20788.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-20788?

To fix CVE-2023-20788, you should apply the patch provided by the vendor.

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