CVE-2023-20850
First published: Mon Sep 04 2023(Updated: )
In imgsys_cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07340433; Issue ID: ALPS07340381.
Credit: security@mediatek.com security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation Yocto | =4.0 | |
| Mediatek Iot Yocto | =23.0 | |
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | =6.1 | |
| Mediatek Mt2713 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6895 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6897 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6983 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8188 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8195 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8395 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8781 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Linuxfoundation Yocto | =4.0 | |
| Mediatek Iot Yocto | =23.0 | |
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | =6.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Mediatek Mt2713 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6895 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6897 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6983 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8188 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8195 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8395 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8781 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20850?
CVE-2023-20850 is a vulnerability in imgsys_cmdq that can lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-20850?
Linuxfoundation Yocto 4.0, Mediatek Iot Yocto 23.0, Google Android 11.0 and 12.0, Linux Linux Kernel 6.1 are affected by CVE-2023-20850.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20850?
CVE-2023-20850 has a severity level of 6.5 (medium).
How can CVE-2023-20850 be exploited?
CVE-2023-20850 requires user interaction to be exploited.
How can CVE-2023-20850 be fixed?
A patch with ID ALPS07340433 is available to fix CVE-2023-20850.
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