PT-2023-17831 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2023-03-29 · CVE-2023-21041

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to an incorrect bounds check in the append to params function of param util.c, which could lead to a possible out of bounds write. This might result in local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch that fixes the incorrect bounds check in the append to params function of param util.c to prevent potential out of bounds writes. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-21041

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21041 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/60661 · Telegram Post