CVE-2023-20837
First published: Mon Sep 04 2023(Updated: )
In seninf, 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: ALPS07992786; Issue ID: ALPS07992786.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| MediaTek MT6779 | ||
| MediaTek MT6781 | ||
| MediaTek MT6785T | ||
| MediaTek M6789 | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| MediaTek MT6855 | ||
| MediaTek MT6873 | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT8185 | ||
| MediaTek MT8385 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8788 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8789 | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi | ||
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| MediaTek MT6779 | ||
| MediaTek MT6781 | ||
| MediaTek MT6785T | ||
| MediaTek M6789 | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| MediaTek MT6855 | ||
| MediaTek MT6873 | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT8185 | ||
| MediaTek MT8385 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8781 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8788 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8789 | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20837?
CVE-2023-20837 is a vulnerability in seninf that allows for a possible out of bounds write, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20837?
The severity of CVE-2023-20837 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How can CVE-2023-20837 be exploited?
CVE-2023-20837 can be exploited without user interaction, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-20837?
Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 are affected by CVE-2023-20837.
How can CVE-2023-20837 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2023-20837, users should install the patch provided by Mediatek. More information can be found at the reference link.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6781
- canonical/mediatek mt6785t
- canonical/mediatek m6789
- canonical/mediatek mt6833
- canonical/mediatek mt6853
- canonical/mediatek mt6855
- canonical/mediatek mt6873
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt8185
- canonical/mediatek mt8385 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8781 wifi
- canonical/mediatek mt8788 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8789
- canonical/mediatek mt8797 wifi