Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-32821

CVE-2023-32821:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-32821 is a security vulnerability discovered in MediaTek's video component affecting various chipsets. The vulnerability was disclosed in October 2023 and affects Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 running on multiple MediaTek platforms including MT6761, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6785, MT6853, MT6873, and MT6885 (MediaTek Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). It involves a possible out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) that occurs due to a permissions bypass in the video component. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation, and no user interaction is needed (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege when an attacker has System execution privileges. The vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized access to sensitive information and could compromise system security (MediaTek Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

MediaTek has addressed this vulnerability and notified device OEMs of the security patches at least two months before the public disclosure. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches provided by their device manufacturers (MediaTek Bulletin).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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