CVE-2023-32851 Memory corruption in MT6580, MT6739, MT6761, MT6762, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8175, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791T, MT8797, MT8798
A missing bounds check in the MediaTek decoder allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-32851?
CVE-2023-32851 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 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 decoder, 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 needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08016652; Issue ID: ALPS08016652.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32851?
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-2023-32851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-302986375, ASB-A-302986375, GHSA-j68v-95rq-v563, M-ALPS08016652.