CVE-2023-46220
CWE-787Published: December 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An attacker sending specially crafted data packets to the Mobile Device Server can cause memory corruption which could result to a Denial of Service (DoS) or code execution.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability involves memory corruption in the Mobile Device Server, which can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical due to its potential for full system compromise without requiring authentication.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector and low complexity.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46220 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-46220 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts