CVE-2023-32805 Memory corruption in MT8168, MT8675
A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds write in MediaTek power components to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-32805?
CVE-2023-32805 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08102892; Issue ID: ALPS08102892.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32805?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32805?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-32805 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32805 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qg8-m9m5-qc43.