VDB-223897 · CVE-2023-20982 · A-260568083

Google Android 13.0 btm_acl.cc btm_read_tx_power_complete out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 13.0. This vulnerability affects the function btm_read_tx_power_complete of the file btm_acl.cc. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-20982. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function btm_read_tx_power_complete of the file btm_acl.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In btm_read_tx_power_complete of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-260568083

The weakness was disclosed 03/25/2023 as A-260568083. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-20982 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25150). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

13.0

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.2

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
03/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/07/2025 +896 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-260568083
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20982 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20982
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223897
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:12
Updated: 09/07/2025 00:14
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:12 (43), 09/07/2025 00:14 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.