PatchTheCVECVE-2023-20662: In wlan, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow
CVE-2023-20662 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting android, yocto, linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In wlan, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07560765; Issue ID: ALPS07560765.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
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-190 |
| Published | 2023-04-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-20662?
android: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; yocto: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; linux kernel: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-20662 being exploited?
CVE-2023-20662 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-2023-20662 affect?
CVE-2023-20662 affects android, yocto, linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). In wlan, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07560765;
How urgent is CVE-2023-20662?
Priority 29/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Linux kernel vulnerabilities · Android vulnerabilities
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