CVE-2023-32873: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 1, 2024
·
Updated

In keyInstall, 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. Patch ID: ALPS08583919; Issue ID: ALPS08304227.

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8755
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
Google Android
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2024-05-05
SoCVersion:2024-05-05

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:2024-05-05
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch ALPS08583919

Event History

May 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 6, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32873?

CVE-2023-32873 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability due to an out of bounds write.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32873?

To fix CVE-2023-32873, you need to apply the security patch ID ALPS08583919 provided by Google.

3

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-32873?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2023-32873.

4

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2023-32873?

CVE-2023-32873 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.

5

Can CVE-2023-32873 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-32873 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device.

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