Is CVE-2023-20790 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-20790 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-20790?

CVE-2023-20790 has a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2023-20790?

Patch guidance is available from linuxfoundation security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-20790.

CVE-2023-20790 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2023-20790?

7 products: linuxfoundation yocto, linuxfoundation yocto, rdkcentral rdk-b, google android, google android, and 2 more.

Description

In nvram, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07740194; Issue ID: ALPS07740194.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write

Metadata

Primary Vendor: LINUXFOUNDATION
Published: 8/7/2023
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

linuxfoundation : yoctolinuxfoundation : yoctordkcentral : rdk-bgoogle : androidgoogle : androidopenwrt : openwrtopenwrt : openwrt

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2023-20790. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2023-20790

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2023-20790 vulnerability