CVE-2023-20796

Name: CVE-2023-20796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-07T04:15:13.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In power, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In power, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07929790; Issue ID: ALPS07929790.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	2.6
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	3.3
Rdkcentral	Rdk-B	2022q3
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20796?

How severe is CVE-2023-20796?

CVE-2023-20796 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20796?

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