7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-20048

First published: Mon Mar 07 2022(Updated: )

In video decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05917502; Issue ID: ALPS05917502.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Mediatek Mt5816
Mediatek Mt5835
Mediatek Mt6885
Mediatek Mt6893
Mediatek Mt9900
Mediatek Mt9901
Mediatek Mt9950
Mediatek Mt9969
Mediatek Mt9970
Mediatek Mt9980

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-20048?

    CVE-2022-20048 is a vulnerability in the video decoder of Google Android that allows for a possible out of bounds write, leading to local escalation of privilege.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-20048?

    CVE-2022-20048 has a severity level of high (7) on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).

  • Is user interaction needed for exploitation of CVE-2022-20048?

    No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2022-20048.

  • Which versions of Google Android are affected by CVE-2022-20048?

    Google Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0 are affected by CVE-2022-20048.

  • How can I patch CVE-2022-20048?

    To patch CVE-2022-20048, refer to the patch ID ALPS05917502 and follow the instructions provided by Google.

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