What is the severity of CVE-2022-20473?

CVE-2022-20473 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20473?

To fix CVE-2022-20473, update your device to the latest version of Android provided by your device manufacturer.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-20473?

CVE-2022-20473 affects Android versions 10, 11, 12, 12.1, and 13.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20473?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-20473.

What can result from the exploitation of CVE-2022-20473?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-20473 could lead to remote code execution without any additional execution privileges needed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20473

critical

9.8

CWE

125

5/12/2022

13/12/2022

22/4/2025

CVE-2022-20473

First published: Mon Dec 05 2022(Updated: )

In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239267173

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0
Android	=12.1
Android	=13.0
Android
	=10.0
	=11.0
	=12.0
	=12.1
	=13.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20473?
CVE-2022-20473 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20473?
To fix CVE-2022-20473, update your device to the latest version of Android provided by your device manufacturer.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-20473?
CVE-2022-20473 affects Android versions 10, 11, 12, 12.1, and 13.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20473?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-20473.
What can result from the exploitation of CVE-2022-20473?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-20473 could lead to remote code execution without any additional execution privileges needed.

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