CVE-2023-20796: Medium severity yocto project vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2023
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Updated

In power, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07929790; Issue ID: ALPS07929790.

Affected Software

31 affected components
linuxfoundation Yocto=2.6
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2022q3
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
MediaTek Mt2735
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
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MediaTek Mt6873
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MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6893
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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 severity of CVE-2023-20796?

The severity of CVE-2023-20796 is medium (4.4).

2

How can CVE-2023-20796 be exploited?

CVE-2023-20796 can be exploited without user interaction.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-20796?

The affected software includes Linuxfoundation Yocto version 2.6 and 3.3, Rdkcentral Rdk-b version 2022q3, Google Android version 12.0 and 13.0, Openwrt Openwrt version 19.07.0 and 21.02.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-20796?

To fix CVE-2023-20796, apply the patch ID: ALPS07929790.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20796?

More information about CVE-2023-20796 can be found at the following link: [https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2023](https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2023).

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