What is the severity of CVE-2022-20228?

CVE-2022-20228 has a moderate severity level due to memory corruption that may lead to remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20228?

To fix CVE-2022-20228, update your Android device to the latest available security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20228?

CVE-2022-20228 affects Android versions 12.0 and 12.1.

What type of exploitation does CVE-2022-20228 require?

CVE-2022-20228 requires user interaction for exploitation.

What is the impact of CVE-2022-20228?

The impact of CVE-2022-20228 is potential remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20228

medium

6.5

CWE

416

6/7/2022

13/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-20228: Use After Free

First published: Wed Jul 06 2022(Updated: )

In various functions of C2DmaBufAllocator.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-213850092

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=12.0
Google Android	=12.1

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20228?
CVE-2022-20228 has a moderate severity level due to memory corruption that may lead to remote information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20228?
To fix CVE-2022-20228, update your Android device to the latest available security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20228?
CVE-2022-20228 affects Android versions 12.0 and 12.1.
What type of exploitation does CVE-2022-20228 require?
CVE-2022-20228 requires user interaction for exploitation.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-20228?
The impact of CVE-2022-20228 is potential remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20228?
CVE-2022-20228 has a moderate severity level due to memory corruption that may lead to remote information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20228?
To fix CVE-2022-20228, update your Android device to the latest available security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20228?
CVE-2022-20228 affects Android versions 12.0 and 12.1.
What type of exploitation does CVE-2022-20228 require?
CVE-2022-20228 requires user interaction for exploitation.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-20228?
The impact of CVE-2022-20228 is potential remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges.