What is the severity of CVE-2023-21078?

CVE-2023-21078 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege resulting from the buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21078?

To fix CVE-2023-21078, ensure that your Android system is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21078?

CVE-2023-21078 affects various versions of the Android kernel that are susceptible to the described buffer overflow.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21078?

No, user interaction is not required for exploitation of CVE-2023-21078.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21078 classified as?

CVE-2023-21078 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to possible out of bounds writes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21078

medium

6.7

CWE

787 119

24/3/2023

21/2/2025

CVE-2023-21078: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 24 2023(Updated: )

In rtt_unpack_xtlv_cbfn of dhd_rtt.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a 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-254840211References: N/A

Credit: security@android.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21078?
CVE-2023-21078 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege resulting from the buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21078?
To fix CVE-2023-21078, ensure that your Android system is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21078?
CVE-2023-21078 affects various versions of the Android kernel that are susceptible to the described buffer overflow.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21078?
No, user interaction is not required for exploitation of CVE-2023-21078.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21078 classified as?
CVE-2023-21078 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to possible out of bounds writes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21078?
CVE-2023-21078 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege resulting from the buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21078?
To fix CVE-2023-21078, ensure that your Android system is updated to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-21078?
CVE-2023-21078 affects various versions of the Android kernel that are susceptible to the described buffer overflow.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21078?
No, user interaction is not required for exploitation of CVE-2023-21078.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21078 classified as?
CVE-2023-21078 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to possible out of bounds writes.