PT-2023-17841 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2025-02-21 · CVE-2023-21050

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.7

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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 a possible out of bounds write in the load png image function of ExynosHWCHelper.cpp due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, requiring System execution privileges. No user interaction is needed for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, apply the necessary patches or updates to fix the improper input validation issue in the load png image function of ExynosHWCHelper.cpp.

Fix

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-21050

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21050 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/112116 · Telegram Post