CVE-2023-36481: Input Validation

Published Aug 28, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor 9810, 9610, 9820, 980, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, 9110, and W920. Improper handling of PPP length parameter inconsistency can cause an infinite loop.

Other sources

In TBD of TBD, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

— OSV

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Samsung Exynos 9810 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 9810
Samsung Exynos 9610 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 9610
Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 9820
Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 980
Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 850
Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1080
Samsung Exynos 2100 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 2100
Samsung Exynos 2200 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 2200
Samsung Exynos 1280 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1280
Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1380
Samsung Exynos 1330 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1330
Samsung Exynos 9110 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 9110
Samsung Exynos W920 Firmware
Samsung Exynos W920
android/:unknown:>=:0<:2024-03-05
:2024-03-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in :2024-03-05

Event History

Aug 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Mar 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-36481.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36481?

CVE-2023-36481 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-36481?

The affected software for CVE-2023-36481 includes Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor 9810, 9610, 9820, 980, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, 9110, and W920.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker by improperly handling PPP length parameter inconsistency, which can cause an infinite loop.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36481?

Please refer to the reference link for information on available fixes and security updates for CVE-2023-36481.

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