CVE-2023-20941

Name: CVE-2023-20941
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-19T20:15:11.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20941 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In acc_ctrlrequest_composite of f_accessory.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In acc_ctrlrequest_composite of f_accessory.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-264029575References: Upstream kernel

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20941?

How severe is CVE-2023-20941?

CVE-2023-20941 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20941?

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