CVE-2022-20473: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 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

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

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Dec 5, 2022

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Dec 13, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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.