CVE-2023-20627: In pqframework, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7MITIGATE

CVE-2023-20627 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting android. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-131
Published	2023-03-07
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): MediaTek, Inc. · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-07 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google android MITIGATE

Affected: 12.0 · 13.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-20627?

android: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-20627 being exploited?

CVE-2023-20627 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-20627 affect?

CVE-2023-20627 affects android. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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: ALPS

How urgent is CVE-2023-20627?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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