CVE-2022-20030: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

In vow driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a stack-based buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05837793; Issue ID: ALPS05837793.

Affected Software

19 affected components
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 Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20030?

CVE-2022-20030 has a medium severity rating due to a stack-based buffer overflow that can lead to local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-20030?

To fix CVE-2022-20030, users should apply the security patch ID ALPS05837793 provided for their affected Android versions.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20030?

CVE-2022-20030 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20030?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2022-20030.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2022-20030?

Exploiting CVE-2022-20030 could allow an attacker to gain elevated system execution privileges.

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