What is the severity of CVE-2022-20509?

CVE-2022-20509 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20509?

To mitigate CVE-2022-20509, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20509?

CVE-2022-20509 affects devices running Android version 13.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20509?

CVE-2022-20509 is an out of bounds write vulnerability found in the MessageQueueBase.h component.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20509?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20509.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20509

medium

6.7

CWE

787

16/12/2022

21/4/2025

CVE-2022-20509

First published: Fri Dec 16 2022(Updated: )

In mapGrantorDescr of MessageQueueBase.h, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing 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-13Android ID: A-244713317

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=13.0
	=13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20509?
To mitigate CVE-2022-20509, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 affects devices running Android version 13.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 is an out of bounds write vulnerability found in the MessageQueueBase.h component.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20509?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20509.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20509?
To mitigate CVE-2022-20509, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 affects devices running Android version 13.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20509?
CVE-2022-20509 is an out of bounds write vulnerability found in the MessageQueueBase.h component.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20509?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20509.