CVE-2022-20222: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jul 6, 2022
·Updated
In readattrvalue of gattdb.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228078096
Affected Software
3 affected components
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 6, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20222?
CVE-2022-20222 has a severity rating that suggests a high risk of remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-20222?
Updating to the latest version of Android that addresses this vulnerability will resolve CVE-2022-20222.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20222?
CVE-2022-20222 affects Google Android versions 12.0 and 12.1.
4
Is user interaction needed for exploiting CVE-2022-20222?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-20222.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20222 classified as?
CVE-2022-20222 is classified as an out of bounds write vulnerability.