CVE-2023-32836 Integer overflow in MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT8797, MT8798

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an integer overflow in the MediaTek display driver to achieve privilege escalation.

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-2023-32836?

CVE-2023-32836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In display, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08126725; Issue ID: ALPS08126725.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32836?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-32836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-298879097, ASB-A-298879097, GHSA-7gq7-rh5h-8vq2, M-ALPS08126725.

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