CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-20627

MediumCVSS 6.7
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.10%

1th percentile - higher than 1% of all known CVEs

Summary

In pqframework, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker with System privileges could exploit this flaw to escalate privileges and take control of the device. This poses a serious risk to system confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Immediately apply the vendor patch identified as ALPS07629585. Additionally, restrict System-level execution privileges to trusted processes only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

In pqframework, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07629585; Issue ID: ALPS07629585.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS