Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in MediaTek Products

CVE-2023-20844

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the imgsys_cmdq component of certain MediaTek products, which may allow an attacker to read data outside the designated memory bounds. This issue arises from a lack of proper range checking and could potentially lead to local information disclosure. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and system execution privileges, highlighting the need for vigilance when using affected devices. MediaTek has provided a patch to mitigate this vulnerability, and users are encouraged to update their products promptly to safeguard against possible exploits.

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