#VU64213 Input validation error in Pixel - CVE-2022-20170

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64213

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20170

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 12L

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.