CVE-2022-20078: Race Condition
First published: Mon Apr 11 2022(Updated: )
In vow, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is no needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05852819; Issue ID: ALPS05852819.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =11.0 | |
| Android | =12.0 | |
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853T | ||
| MediaTek MT6873 | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6883 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6889 | ||
| MediaTek MT6891 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT8791 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20078?
CVE-2022-20078 has a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20078?
To fix CVE-2022-20078, apply the necessary patch identified as ALPS05852819.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20078?
CVE-2022-20078 affects Google Android versions 11.0 and 12.0.
Is user interaction needed to exploit CVE-2022-20078?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-20078.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20078?
CVE-2022-20078 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by a race condition.
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