Google Android adreno_gpu.c adreno_set_param memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android. This issue affects the function adreno_set_param of the file adreno_gpu.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21106. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function adreno_set_param of the file adreno_gpu.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In adreno_set_param of adreno_gpu.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-265016072References: Upstream kernel

The weakness was disclosed 05/16/2023 as A-265016072. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21106 since 11/03/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/12/2025). 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-2023-25274). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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11/03/2022 🔍
05/16/2023 +193 days 🔍
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09/12/2025 +850 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-265016072
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21106 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21106
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229112
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2023 08:12
Updated: 09/12/2025 03:18
Changes: 05/16/2023 08:12 (43), 01/25/2025 03:17 (35), 09/12/2025 03:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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