CVE-2023-20851 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

In stc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08048635; Issue ID: ALPS08048635.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Mediatek	Mt8188	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2023Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2023Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-20851?

CVE-2023-20851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). In stc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploit...

How severe is CVE-2023-20851?

CVE-2023-20851 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-20851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt8188.