Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MediaTek mmsdk Product
CVE-2023-20655

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
MediaTek
Status
MT2715, MT6580, MT6735, MT6737, MT6739, MT6753, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8185, MT8192, MT8195, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8395, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8675, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8791T, MT8795T, MT8797, MT8798, MT8871, MT8891
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the MediaTek mmsdk due to a parcel format mismatch, which might allow local code execution without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to system resources, posing a significant security risk. Users of affected versions are advised to apply the recommended patches promptly to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

MT2715, MT6580, MT6735, MT6737, MT6739, MT6753, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8185, MT8192, MT8195, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8395, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8675, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8791T, MT8795T, MT8797, MT8798, MT8871, MT8891 Android 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/April...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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