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Advisory Published
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CVE-2023-20838: Race Condition

First published: Mon Sep 04 2023(Updated: )

In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07326455; Issue ID: ALPS07326418.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Yocto Project=3.1
Yocto Project=3.3
Yocto Project=4.0
Android=12.0
Android=13.0
Linux Kernel=4.19
MediaTek MT2713
MediaTek MT5221
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6853
MediaTek MT6855
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6890
MediaTek MT6893
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT8167
MediaTek MT8168
MediaTek MT8173
MediaTek MT8175 Firmware
MediaTek MT8185
MediaTek MT8188
MediaTek MT8188T
MediaTek MT8195Z
MediaTek MT8321
MediaTek MT8365 Firmware
MediaTek MT8385 Firmware
MediaTek MT8518S Firmware
MediaTek MT8532
MediaTek MT8666
MediaTek MT8673
MediaTek MT8765
MediaTek MT8766Z
MediaTek MT8768
MediaTek MT8781 WiFi
MediaTek MT8786
MediaTek MT8788 Firmware
MediaTek MT8789
MediaTek MT8791 WiFi
MediaTek MT8791T
MediaTek MT8797 WiFi

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-20838?

    The severity of CVE-2023-20838 is medium.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2023-20838?

    The affected software for CVE-2023-20838 includes Linuxfoundation Yocto (versions 3.1, 3.3, and 4.0), Google Android (versions 12.0 and 13.0), and Linux Linux Kernel (version 4.19).

  • Is user interaction needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-20838?

    Yes, user interaction is needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-20838.

  • What is the patch ID for CVE-2023-20838?

    The patch ID for CVE-2023-20838 is ALPS07326455.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-20838?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-20838 at the following reference: https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2023.

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