What is the severity of CVE-2022-20528?

CVE-2022-20528 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20528?

To fix CVE-2022-20528, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest version, specifically Android 13 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20528?

CVE-2022-20528 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the HevcUtils.cpp file.

Does CVE-2022-20528 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2022-20528 does not require user interaction for exploitation.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20528?

CVE-2022-20528 affects Android version 13.0.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20528

low

3.3

CWE

125

16/12/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-20528

First published: Fri Dec 16 2022(Updated: )

In findParam of HevcUtils.cpp there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-230172711

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=13.0

Remedy

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

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20528?
To fix CVE-2022-20528, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest version, specifically Android 13 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the HevcUtils.cpp file.
Does CVE-2022-20528 require user interaction for exploitation?
No, CVE-2022-20528 does not require user interaction for exploitation.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 affects Android version 13.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20528?
To fix CVE-2022-20528, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest version, specifically Android 13 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the HevcUtils.cpp file.
Does CVE-2022-20528 require user interaction for exploitation?
No, CVE-2022-20528 does not require user interaction for exploitation.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20528?
CVE-2022-20528 affects Android version 13.0.