CVE-2023-20697

Name: CVE-2023-20697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-15T22:15:10.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20697 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In keyinstall, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In keyinstall, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07589148; Issue ID: ALPS07589148.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2023Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20697?

How severe is CVE-2023-20697?

CVE-2023-20697 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20697?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST