7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-20045: Use After Free

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(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.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google 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-2022-20045?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-20045?

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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