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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-20905
CVE-2023-20905:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-20905 is a security vulnerability discovered in the MfcTransceive function of phNxpExtnsMifareStd.cpp in Android systems. The vulnerability was disclosed in January 2023 and affects Android version 10. The issue stems from a possible out-of-bounds write operation due to a missing bounds check (Android Security Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the MfcTransceive function within the phNxpExtnsMifareStd.cpp file. The core issue is a missing bounds check that could lead to an out-of-bounds write operation. This vulnerability has been assigned Android ID A-241387741 (CVE Mitre).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices. The vulnerability does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the January 2023 Android Security Bulletin. Users of affected Android 10 devices should ensure they have applied all available security updates to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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