What is the severity of CVE-2023-21069?

The severity of CVE-2023-21069 is critical due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21069?

To fix CVE-2023-21069, update the affected Android kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21069?

CVE-2023-21069 affects various versions of the Android kernel.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21069?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-21069.

What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2023-21069?

CVE-2023-21069 impacts devices running the affected versions of the Android operating system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21069

medium

6.7

CWE

787

24/3/2023

20/2/2025

CVE-2023-21069

First published: Fri Mar 24 2023(Updated: )

In wl_update_hidden_ap_ie of wl_cfgscan.c, 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-254029309References: N/A

Credit: security@android.com

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21069?
The severity of CVE-2023-21069 is critical due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21069?
To fix CVE-2023-21069, update the affected Android kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21069?
CVE-2023-21069 affects various versions of the Android kernel.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21069?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-21069.
What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2023-21069?
CVE-2023-21069 impacts devices running the affected versions of the Android operating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21069?
The severity of CVE-2023-21069 is critical due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21069?
To fix CVE-2023-21069, update the affected Android kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21069?
CVE-2023-21069 affects various versions of the Android kernel.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21069?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2023-21069.
What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2023-21069?
CVE-2023-21069 impacts devices running the affected versions of the Android operating system.