Google Android 13.0 ufdt_convert.c _ufdt_output_node_to_fdt out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function _ufdt_output_node_to_fdt of the file ufdt_convert.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-21032. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function _ufdt_output_node_to_fdt of the file ufdt_convert.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In _ufdt_output_node_to_fdt of ufdt_convert.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-248085351

The weakness was shared 03/25/2023 as A-248085351. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-21032 since 11/03/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25200). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
03/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/08/2025 +898 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-248085351
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21032 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21032
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223919
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:20
Updated: 09/08/2025 06:21
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:20 (43), 04/14/2023 15:31 (11), 09/08/2025 06:21 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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