CVE-2023-32873 Memory corruption in MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8321, MT8385, MT8755, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8795T, MT8796
A missing bounds check in MediaTek keyInstall allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write.
- 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-2023-32873?
CVE-2023-32873 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In keyInstall, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08583919; Issue ID: ALPS08304227.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32873?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32873?
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-2023-32873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32873 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-327972597, ASB-A-327972597, GHSA-8x9p-jch8-mr54, M-ALPS08583919.