CVE-2023-32818: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2023
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Updated

In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08163896 & ALPS08013430; Issue ID: ALPS07867715.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6763
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6885
Google Android
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2023-12-05
SoCVersion:2023-12-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:unknown: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2023-12-05
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS08163896
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS08013430

Event History

Nov 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Dec 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Dec 4, 2023
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-32818.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32818?

The severity of CVE-2023-32818 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-32818?

The affected software for CVE-2023-32818 includes Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.

4

Is user interaction needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-32818?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2023-32818.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-32818?

To fix CVE-2023-32818, apply the available patches ALPS08163896 & ALPS08013430 provided by MediaTek.

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