CVE-2023-32836 Integer overflow in MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT8797, MT8798
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-298879097, ASB-A-298879097, GHSA-7gq7-rh5h-8vq2, M-ALPS08126725.