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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21182
CVE-2023-21182:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In Exynos_parsing_user_data_registered_itu_t_t35 of VendorVideoAPI.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2023-21182) affecting Android 13. The vulnerability was disclosed in the June 2023 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) due to a missing bounds check in the Exynos_parsing_user_data_registered_itu_t_t35 function of VendorVideoAPI.cpp. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality of the system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2023. 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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