Vulnerability identifier: #VU74692

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20571

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the dm-verity subcomponent in Kernel components. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/668e043112528306813bde9213eba6171ce48223
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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