CVE-2023-32837 Memory corruption in MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6893, MT8797, MT8798

High 7.8 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in MediaTek video processing allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-32837?

CVE-2023-32837 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 video, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08235273; Issue ID: ALPS08250357.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32837?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32837?

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-2023-32837 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32837 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-298879037, ASB-A-298879037, GHSA-wm3v-q675-6282, M-ALPS08235273.

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