CVE-2022-21759: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published Jun 6, 2022
·Updated
In power service, 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. Patch ID: ALPS06419106; Issue ID: ALPS06419077.
Affected Software
43 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6735
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8173
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8786
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MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797
Event History
Jun 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21759?
The severity of CVE-2022-21759 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-21759?
To fix CVE-2022-21759, apply the latest security patch ID ALPS06419106 recommended by your device manufacturer.
3
Is user interaction needed for CVE-2022-21759 to be exploited?
No, user interaction is not needed for CVE-2022-21759 exploitation.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-21759?
CVE-2022-21759 affects devices running Android 11.0 and 12.0.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2022-21759 enable?
CVE-2022-21759 enables a local escalation of privilege attack.