CVE-2022-20412: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2022

Updated

In fdtnexttag of fdt.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-230794395

Affected Software

6 affected components

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android=12.0

Google Android=12.1

Google Android=13.0

Google Android

Event History

Oct 3, 2022

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Oct 11, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20412?

CVE-2022-20412 has a severity level that allows for local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges needed.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20412?

Fixing CVE-2022-20412 requires applying the latest security updates provided by Android for affected versions.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20412?

CVE-2022-20412 affects Android 10, 11, 12, 12.1, and 13.

Can CVE-2022-20412 be exploited without user interaction?

No user interaction is required for exploiting CVE-2022-20412.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-20412?

The potential impact of CVE-2022-20412 includes an out of bounds read leading to local privilege escalation.