Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Mediatek ImgSys Product
CVE-2023-20802

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
MediaTek
Status
Mt6879, Mt6895, Mt6983, Mt8188, Mt8195, Mt8395, Mt8781
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2023

Summary

A memory corruption issue in Mediatek's ImgSys arises from improper input validation, potentially allowing local users to escalate their privileges to system level. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, emphasizing the need for users to remain vigilant. Patches and updates, identified by Patch ID ALPS07420968 and Issue ID ALPS07420976, have been released to address the concern. Users are encouraged to apply these patches immediately to mitigate any potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

MT6879, MT6895, MT6983, MT8188, MT8195, MT8395, MT8781 Android 12.0, 13.0 / IOT-v23.0 (Yocto 4.0)

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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