MediaTek MT8673 imgsys out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MediaTek MT2713, MT6895, MT6897, MT6983, MT8188, MT8195, MT8395 and MT8673. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component imgsys. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-20841. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MediaTek MT2713, MT6895, MT6897, MT6983, MT8188, MT8195, MT8395 and MT8673 (Chip Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component imgsys. 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 imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07326455; Issue ID: ALPS07326441.

The weakness was released 09/04/2023 as ALPS07326455. It is possible to read the advisory at corp.mediatek.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20841 since 10/28/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Applying the patch ALPS07326455 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Patch: ALPS07326455

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10/28/2022 🔍
09/04/2023 +311 days 🔍
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10/22/2024 +414 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ALPS07326455
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20841 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20841
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238671

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2023 07:20
Updated: 10/22/2024 06:56
Changes: 09/04/2023 07:20 (41), 09/30/2023 08:28 (11), 10/22/2024 06:56 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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