CVE-2023-32884
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In netdagent, there is a possible information disclosure vulnerability due to an incorrect bounds check, identified as CVE-2023-32884. The vulnerability was discovered in January 2024 and affects various MediaTek chipsets running Android 12.0 and 13.0. This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege if an attacker has already obtained System execution privileges (MediaTek Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.7 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The issue is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The vulnerability exists in the netdagent component and stems from an incorrect bounds check implementation (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to information disclosure and potential local escalation of privilege. However, exploitation requires that the attacker has already obtained System execution privileges. No user interaction is needed for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 on various MediaTek chipsets. MediaTek has released patches for the affected devices, and device OEMs have been notified of the issues and corresponding security patches at least two months before publication (MediaTek Bulletin).

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