Vulnerability identifier: #VU70648
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
MT6879
Mobile applications /
Mobile firmware & hardware
MT6895
Mobile applications /
Mobile firmware & hardware
MT6983
Mobile applications /
Mobile firmware & hardware
Vendor: MediaTek
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within ccu component. A local application can trigger out-of-bounds write and escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
MT6879: All versions
MT6895: All versions
MT6983: All versions
External links
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2023
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.