CVE-2022-20140: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Jun 6, 2022

Updated

In readmultirsp of gattsr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-227618988

Affected Software

3 affected components

Google Android=12.0

Google Android=12.1

Google Android

Event History

Jun 6, 2022

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Jun 15, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:02 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:02 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20140?

CVE-2022-20140 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20140?

To fix CVE-2022-20140, ensure you update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20140?

CVE-2022-20140 affects Android versions 12.0 and 12.1.

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2022-20140 represent?

CVE-2022-20140 represents an out of bounds write vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20140?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-20140.