CVE-2023-20737

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified

CVE-2023-20737 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In vcu, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In vcu, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645149; Issue ID: ALPS07645167.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.07%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxfoundationIot-Yocto22.2
LinuxfoundationYocto4.0
GoogleAndroid12.0
GoogleAndroid13.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20737?
In vcu, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645149; Issue ID: ALPS07645167.
How severe is CVE-2023-20737?
CVE-2023-20737 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20737?
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