CWE
787 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-20014: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jan 04 2022(Updated: )

In vow driver, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05857308; Issue ID: ALPS05857308.

Credit: security@mediatek.com security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Any of
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek MT6785
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6853
mediatek mt6853t
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6889
MediaTek MT6891
MediaTek MT6893
Mediatek Mt8183
MediaTek MT8185
MediaTek MT8385
MediaTek MT8788
MediaTek MT8789
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek MT6785
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6853
mediatek mt6853t
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6889
MediaTek MT6891
MediaTek MT6893
Mediatek Mt8183
MediaTek MT8185
MediaTek MT8385
MediaTek MT8788
MediaTek MT8789

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-20014?

    CVE-2022-20014 is a vulnerability in the vow driver that could lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-20014?

    CVE-2022-20014 has a severity rating of 6.7, which is considered medium severity.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-20014?

    CVE-2022-20014 affects Google Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

  • Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2022-20014?

    No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20014.

  • How can I patch CVE-2022-20014?

    To patch CVE-2022-20014, apply the provided patch ID: ALPS05857308.

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