7.8
CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-20043

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

In Bluetooth, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06148177; Issue ID: ALPS06148177.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=8.1
Android=9.0
Android=10.0
Android=11.0
Android=12.0
Mediatek MT8167
MediaTek MT8175 Firmware
MediaTek MT8183
MediaTek MT8362A Firmware
MediaTek MT8365 Firmware
MediaTek MT8385 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-20043?

    CVE-2022-20043 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability as it allows for local escalation of privilege without user interaction.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-20043?

    CVE-2022-20043 affects specific versions of Google Android, including 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-20043?

    To fix CVE-2022-20043, apply the patch identified by Patch ID ALPS06148177.

  • Does CVE-2022-20043 require user interaction to exploit?

    No, CVE-2022-20043 can be exploited without any user interaction.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20043?

    CVE-2022-20043 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Bluetooth component.

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