CVE-2023-21400 (GCVE-0-2023-21400)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-12 23:53 – Updated: 2025-02-13 16:40
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Summary
In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
google_android CNA under the Google root
CNA scorecard E 40/100 over 198 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Google Android Affected: Android kernel
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