CVE-2023-21032 Memory corruption in Android

Medium 4.4 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in Android's ufdt_convert.c allows local attackers with system privileges to disclose sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-21032?

CVE-2023-21032 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In _ufdt_output_node_to_fdt of ufdt_convert.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-248085351

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21032?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-21032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-248085351, GHSA-3pcp-j82c-wg8v, PUB-A-248085351.

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