CVE-2023-21158
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.4 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jun 28, 2023
Updated: Jul 5, 2023
CWE ID 125
Summary
CVE-2023-21158 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Android kernel. In the encode function of miscdata.cpp, a heap buffer overflow can occur, leading to a possible out-of-bounds read. This issue could result in local information disclosure, even without user interaction. System execution privileges are required for successful exploitation. Android users are advised to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability.
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