CVE-2023-20998 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2023-20998 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - baseandroid-10.0.0_r34, baseandroid-10.0.0_r34, baseandroid-10.0.0_r34

Vulnerability Details

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to trigger a persistent reboot loop due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-246749936

Publish Date: 2023-03-24

URL: CVE-2023-20998

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f98c2232a8ea3312cddd202577c25c4436e1afd9

Release Date: 2023-03-24

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r32

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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.