Buffer overflow in Google Android - CVE-2022-20452

 

Buffer overflow in Google Android - CVE-2022-20452

Published: November 7, 2022 / Updated: January 10, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69039
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20452
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Framework component. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

How to mitigate CVE-2022-20452

Install updates from vendor's website.

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