CVE-2023-20848

Name: CVE-2023-20848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-04T03:15:11.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20848 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In imgsys_cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In imgsys_cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing valid range checking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07340433; Issue ID: ALPS07340433.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	4.0
Mediatek	Iot Yocto	23.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	6.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20848?

How severe is CVE-2023-20848?

CVE-2023-20848 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20848?

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