What is the severity of CVE-2023-21075?

CVE-2023-21075 has a high severity level due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21075?

To address CVE-2023-21075, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21075?

CVE-2023-21075 affects devices running specific versions of the Android operating system.

Can CVE-2023-21075 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-21075 requires local access to the device for exploitation.

What is the impact of CVE-2023-21075?

The impact of CVE-2023-21075 could lead to unauthorized local escalation of privileges on the affected Android device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21075

medium

6.7

CWE

787 119

24/3/2023

20/2/2025

CVE-2023-21075: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 24 2023(Updated: )

In get_svc_hash of nan.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. 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-261857862References: N/A

Credit: security@android.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21075?
CVE-2023-21075 has a high severity level due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21075?
To address CVE-2023-21075, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21075?
CVE-2023-21075 affects devices running specific versions of the Android operating system.
Can CVE-2023-21075 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-21075 requires local access to the device for exploitation.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-21075?
The impact of CVE-2023-21075 could lead to unauthorized local escalation of privileges on the affected Android device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21075?
CVE-2023-21075 has a high severity level due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21075?
To address CVE-2023-21075, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21075?
CVE-2023-21075 affects devices running specific versions of the Android operating system.
Can CVE-2023-21075 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-21075 requires local access to the device for exploitation.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-21075?
The impact of CVE-2023-21075 could lead to unauthorized local escalation of privileges on the affected Android device.