Is CVE-2023-20954 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-20954 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-20954 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-20954 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-20954?

CVE-2023-20954 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-20954

CWE-787Published: March 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In SDP_AddAttribute of sdp_db.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-261867748

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An incorrect bounds check in the Android SDP database component can lead to an out-of-bounds write. This critical vulnerability allows for remote code execution without any user interaction or additional privileges.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable due to its network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users on Android 11, 12, 12L, and 13 should apply the latest security updates provided by Google.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-20954 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.