CVE-2023-21207 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's Wi-Fi stack allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds read.
- 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-2023-21207?
CVE-2023-21207 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In initiateTdlsSetupInternal of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262236670
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21207?
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-2023-21207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-262236670, GHSA-m2g4-p7m5-q84p, PUB-A-262236670.