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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-20988
CVE-2023-20988:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In btmreadrssicomplete of btmacl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-20988) affects Android 13 and could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the btmreadrssicomplete function of btmacl.cc file in Android's Bluetooth implementation. The issue stems from a missing bounds check that can result in an out-of-bounds read operation. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server context. The attack requires System execution privileges, but no user interaction is necessary for exploitation (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google has addressed this vulnerability in the Android security bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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