CVE-2023-20951: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2023

Updated

In gattprocessprepwritersp of gattcl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-258652631

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=11.0

Google Android=12.0

Google Android=12.1

Google Android=13.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01

Event History

Mar 6, 2023

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Mar 24, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-20951?

CVE-2023-20951 can lead to remote code execution if exploited, without requiring additional execution privileges.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-20951?

CVE-2023-20951 affects Android versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2023-20951?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-20951.

How do I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-20951?

To mitigate CVE-2023-20951, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches provided by Google.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-20951 classified as?

CVE-2023-20951 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.