CVE-2022-20048: High severity android vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
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
Google Android

Event History

Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-20048?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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