How severe is CVE-2023-32829?

CVE-2023-32829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32829?

CVE-2023-32829 primarily affects Mediatek Iot Yocto. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32829?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-32829 published?

CVE-2023-32829 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32829

CVE-2023-32829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Iot Yocto with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Mediatek Iot Yocto
Published: 2023-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In apusys, 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: ALPS07713478; Issue ID: ALPS07713478.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32829?: In apusys, 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: ALPS07713478; Issue ID: ALPS07713478.
How severe is CVE-2023-32829?: CVE-2023-32829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32829?: CVE-2023-32829 primarily affects Mediatek Iot Yocto. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32829 published?: CVE-2023-32829 was published on 2023-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2023

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediatek:iot_yocto:23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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