CVE-2023-20845: Medium severity yocto project vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2023
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Updated

In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07197795; Issue ID: ALPS07340357.

Affected Software

11 affected components
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
MediaTek Iot Yocto=23.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Linux Linux kernel=6.1
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8395

Event History

Sep 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:27 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20845?

CVE-2023-20845 is a vulnerability in imgsys that allows for a possible out-of-bounds read, leading to local information disclosure.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-20845?

The severity of CVE-2023-20845 is medium with a CVSSv3 score of 4.2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20845?

Linuxfoundation Yocto 4.0, Mediatek Iot Yocto 23.0, Google Android 11.0 and 12.0, and Linux Kernel 6.1 are affected by CVE-2023-20845.

4

How can CVE-2023-20845 be exploited?

CVE-2023-20845 requires user interaction for exploitation.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-20845?

Yes, a patch with Patch ID ALPS07197795 and Issue ID ALPS07340357 is available for CVE-2023-20845.

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