Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in MediaTek VDEC Component
CVE-2023-32818

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

MediaTek
Status
Mt6761, Mt6763, Mt6765, Mt6768, Mt6771, Mt6779, Mt6785, Mt6853, Mt6873, Mt6885
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-32818?

A vulnerability has been identified in the MediaTek VDEC component that allows for a potential out of bounds write due to type confusion. This flaw can permit local escalation of privilege, granting attackers system execution rights without requiring any user interaction. It is crucial for affected users to apply the latest patches provided by MediaTek to mitigate this risk. Ensure to check for updates related to Patch IDs ALPS08163896 and ALPS08013430, as well as Issue ID ALPS07867715 for further information.

Affected Version(s)

MT6761, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6785, MT6853, MT6873, MT6885 Android 11.0, 12.0, 13.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-32818 : Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in MediaTek VDEC Component