VDB-229125 · CVE-2023-20718 · ALPS07645181

MediaTek MT8797 Vcu out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MediaTek MT6768, MT6769, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT8168, MT8175, MT8195, MT8365, MT8395, MT8673, MT8781, MT8786, MT8789, MT8791T and MT8797. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Vcu. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-20718. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MediaTek MT6768, MT6769, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT8168, MT8175, MT8195, MT8365, MT8395, MT8673, MT8781, MT8786, MT8789, MT8791T and MT8797 (Chip Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Vcu. 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 vcu, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645181; Issue ID: ALPS07645181.

The weakness was published 05/16/2023 as ALPS07645181. The advisory is shared at corp.mediatek.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20718 since 10/28/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch ALPS07645181 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-24897). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Chip Software

Vendor

MediaTek

Name

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ALPS07645181

Timelineinfo

10/28/2022 🔍
05/16/2023 +200 days 🔍
05/16/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/31/2025 +838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ALPS07645181
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20718 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229125
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2023 08:15
Updated: 08/31/2025 22:27
Changes: 05/16/2023 08:15 (41), 06/09/2023 12:14 (11), 01/25/2025 01:31 (26), 08/31/2025 22:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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