CVE-2023-20937

In several functions of the Android Linux kernel, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-257443051References: Upstream kernel

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171239/Android-GKI-Kernels-Contain-Broken-Non-Upstream-Speculative-Page-Faults-MM-Code.html	Exploit
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01	Patch Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171239/Android-GKI-Kernels-Contain-Broken-Non-Upstream-Speculative-Page-Faults-MM-Code.html	Exploit
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01	Patch Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-02-28 17:15

Updated : 2025-03-21 18:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-20937

Mitre link : CVE-2023-20937

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-20937

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Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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