CVE-2022-20229: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 6, 2022
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Updated

In btahfclienthandlecindlistitem of btahfclientat.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-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-224536184

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android

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·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20229?

CVE-2022-20229 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-20229?

To fix CVE-2022-20229, users should update their Android devices to the latest available software version.

3

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20229?

CVE-2022-20229 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 12.1.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2022-20229 facilitate?

CVE-2022-20229 facilitates remote code execution without user interaction due to a missing bounds check.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20229?

No, exploitation of CVE-2022-20229 does not require any user interaction.

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