CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-20050

First published: Wed Mar 09 2022(Updated: )

In connsyslogger, there is a possible symbolic link following due to improper link resolution. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06335038; Issue ID: ALPS06335038.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=11.0
Android=12.0
MediaTek MT6762M
MediaTek MT6765
MediaTek MT6768
MediaTek MT6769
MediaTek MT6779
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek MT6785T
MediaTek MT6795
MediaTek MT6797
MediaTek MT6799
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6853
MediaTek MT6853T
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6875T
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6880
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6889
MediaTek MT6891
MediaTek MT6893
MediaTek MT8163 Android
Mediatek MT8167
MediaTek MT8167S Firmware
MediaTek MT8168
MediaTek MT8173
MediaTek MT8175 Firmware
MediaTek MT8183
MediaTek MT8185
MediaTek MT8321
MediaTek MT8362A Firmware
MediaTek MT8365 Firmware
MediaTek MT8385 Firmware
MediaTek MT8666
MediaTek MT8667
MediaTek MT8675
MediaTek MT8696 Firmware
MediaTek MT8735
MediaTek MT8735
MediaTek MT8765
MediaTek MT8766Z
MediaTek MT8768
MediaTek MT8786
MediaTek MT8788 Firmware
MediaTek MT8789
MediaTek MT8791 WiFi
MediaTek MT8797 WiFi

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20050.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-20050?

    The severity of CVE-2022-20050 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-20050?

    Android versions 11.0 and 12.0 are affected by CVE-2022-20050.

  • Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2022-20050?

    No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2022-20050.

  • How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-20050?

    To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-20050, apply the patch provided by MediaTek. More information can be found at the following link: https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2022

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