CVE-2022-20040: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )
In power_hal_manager_service, there is a possible permission bypass due to a stack-based buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219150; Issue ID: ALPS06219150.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =11.0 | |
| Google Android | =12.0 | |
| Mediatek Mt6735 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6737 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6739 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6755 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6757 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6761 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6771 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6779 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6785 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6833 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6853 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6873 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6875 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6877 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6880 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6883 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6885 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6889 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6890 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6891 | ||
| Mediatek Mt6893 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8167 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8168 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8173 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8175 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8185 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8321 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8362a | ||
| Mediatek Mt8365 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8385 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8765 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8766 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8768 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8786 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8788 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8789 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8791 | ||
| Mediatek Mt8797 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20040?
CVE-2022-20040 is a vulnerability in power_hal_manager_service that allows a possible permission bypass due to a stack-based buffer overflow, leading to local escalation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2022-20040?
CVE-2022-20040 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-20040?
Google Android versions 11.0 and 12.0 are affected by CVE-2022-20040.
Is Mediatek Mt6735 vulnerable to CVE-2022-20040?
No, Mediatek Mt6735 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-20040.
How can I fix CVE-2022-20040?
To fix CVE-2022-20040, apply the patch identified as ALPS06219150.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6779
- canonical/mediatek mt6785
- canonical/mediatek mt6833
- canonical/mediatek mt6853
- canonical/mediatek mt6873
- canonical/mediatek mt6875
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6880
- canonical/mediatek mt6883
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6889
- canonical/mediatek mt6890
- canonical/mediatek mt6891
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt8167
- canonical/mediatek mt8168
- canonical/mediatek mt8173
- canonical/mediatek mt8175
- canonical/mediatek mt8185
- canonical/mediatek mt8321
- canonical/mediatek mt8362a
- canonical/mediatek mt8365
- canonical/mediatek mt8385
- canonical/mediatek mt8765
- canonical/mediatek mt8766
- canonical/mediatek mt8768
- canonical/mediatek mt8786
- canonical/mediatek mt8788
- canonical/mediatek mt8789
- canonical/mediatek mt8791
- canonical/mediatek mt8797