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High · 7.8 Public exploit CVE-2023-20933 EUVD-2023-25101GHSA-c5qr-f44w-v792

In several functions of MediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalat…

Published Feb 28, 2023 · Updated Mar 21, 2025 · Assigned by google_android

Description

In several functions of MediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-245860753

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— Android Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13 —

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