Google Android 13.0 bta_gatts_api.cc BTA_GATTS_HandleValueIndication out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 13.0. Affected is the function BTA_GATTS_HandleValueIndication of the file bta_gatts_api.cc. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-20985. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function BTA_GATTS_HandleValueIndication of the file bta_gatts_api.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In BTA_GATTS_HandleValueIndication of bta_gatts_api.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-245915315

The weakness was shared 03/25/2023 as A-245915315. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20985 since 11/03/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25153). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-245915315
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20985 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20985
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223959
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 08:55
Updated: 09/07/2025 00:14
Changes: 03/25/2023 08:55 (43), 04/15/2023 07:43 (11), 09/07/2025 00:14 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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