CVE-2023-20726 Missing authorization in MT2731, MT2735, MT2737, MT6580, MT6739, MT6761, MT6762, MT6765, MT6767, MT6768, MT6769, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6783, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6880, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6890, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6896, MT6980, MT6980D, MT6983, MT6985, MT6990, MT8167, MT8168, MT8173, MT8185, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8666, MT8673, MT8675, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8791T, MT8797
A missing permission check in the MediaTek mnld service allows local attackers to leak GPS location data without user interaction or additional privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-20726?
CVE-2023-20726 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In mnld, there is a possible leak of GPS location due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07735968 / ALPS07884552 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6980D and MT6990 only).
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20726?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Google Android, Linuxfoundation Yocto, Openwrt Openwrt, Rdkcentral Rdkb.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20726?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-20726 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20726 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-271785764, ASB-A-271785764, GHSA-h233-44qc-53wp, M-ALPS07735968.