CVE-2022-20082: Use After Free

Published Jul 6, 2022
·
Updated

In GPU, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
Google Android
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2022-08-05
SoCVersion:2022-08-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:unknown: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2022-08-05
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS07044730

Event History

Jul 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-20082.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20082?

The severity of CVE-2022-20082 is high.

3

How does CVE-2022-20082 affect Google Android?

CVE-2022-20082 affects Google Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-20082?

Yes, there is a patch available for CVE-2022-20082. Patch ID: ALPS07044730; Issue ID: ALPS07044730.

5

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2022-20082?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2022-20082.

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