CVE-2022-20045: 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: ALPS06126820; Issue ID: ALPS06126820.

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-2022-20045?

CVE-2022-20045 is classified as a vulnerability that may allow local escalation of privilege due to a service crash in Bluetooth.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-20045?

To address CVE-2022-20045, apply the patch identified by ALPS06126820 to the affected Android versions.

3

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20045?

CVE-2022-20045 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20045?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20045.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20045?

CVE-2022-20045 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to a service crash in Bluetooth.

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