CVE-2022-20044: Use After Free

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

In Bluetooth, there is a possible service crash due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06126814; Issue ID: ALPS06126814.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8183
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385

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-2022-20044?

CVE-2022-20044 has a severity rating that indicates it could result in a local escalation of privilege due to a service crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-20044?

To fix CVE-2022-20044, apply the patch identified with Patch ID: ALPS06126814.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20044?

CVE-2022-20044 affects Google Android versions 8.1 through 12.0.

4

Does CVE-2022-20044 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2022-20044 does not require user interaction to be exploited.

5

Is there any affected hardware related to CVE-2022-20044?

CVE-2022-20044 primarily affects software; the listed MediaTek hardware configurations are not vulnerable.

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