# CVE-2023-20988: In btm\_read\_rssi\_complete of btm\_acl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check.

- Severity: CVSS 4.5 (Medium), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-03-24 · Updated: 2025-02-25

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-13

## Description

In btm_read_rssi_complete of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-260569232

## What to do

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01

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