CVE-2022-21777
First published: Wed Jul 06 2022(Updated: )
In Autoboot, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06713894; Issue ID: ALPS06713894.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =11.0 | |
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Mediatek MT6580 | ||
| MediaTek MT6735 | ||
| MediaTek MT6739 | ||
| MediaTek MT6761 | ||
| MediaTek MT6765 | ||
| MediaTek MT6768 | ||
| MediaTek MT6771 | ||
| MediaTek MT6779 | ||
| MediaTek MT6785T | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| MediaTek MT6873 | ||
| MediaTek MT6875T | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6891 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| MediaTek MT6983 | ||
| Mediatek MT8167 | ||
| MediaTek MT8167S Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8168 | ||
| MediaTek MT8173 | ||
| MediaTek MT8175 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8185 | ||
| MediaTek MT8321 | ||
| MediaTek MT8362A Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8365 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8385 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8666 | ||
| MediaTek MT8667 | ||
| MediaTek MT8675 | ||
| MediaTek MT8765 | ||
| MediaTek MT8766Z | ||
| MediaTek MT8768 | ||
| MediaTek MT8786 | ||
| MediaTek MT8788 Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8789 | ||
| MediaTek MT8791 WiFi | ||
| MediaTek MT8797 WiFi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21777?
CVE-2022-21777 has a medium severity rating as it allows local escalation of privilege due to a permission bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21777?
To fix CVE-2022-21777, apply the software patch identified as ALPS06713894.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-21777?
CVE-2022-21777 affects Google Android versions 11.0 and 12.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2022-21777?
CVE-2022-21777 can be exploited by an attacker with local access, requiring no additional execution privileges or user interaction.
What is the impact of not addressing CVE-2022-21777?
Failing to address CVE-2022-21777 could result in unauthorized access and potential control over affected devices.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6771
- canonical/mediatek mt6779
- canonical/mediatek mt6785t
- canonical/mediatek mt6833
- canonical/mediatek mt6853
- canonical/mediatek mt6873
- canonical/mediatek mt6875t
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6879
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6891
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt6895
- canonical/mediatek mt6983
- canonical/mediatek mt8167
- canonical/mediatek mt8167s firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8168
- canonical/mediatek mt8173
- canonical/mediatek mt8175 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8185
- canonical/mediatek mt8321
- canonical/mediatek mt8362a firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8365 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8385 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8666
- canonical/mediatek mt8667
- canonical/mediatek mt8675
- canonical/mediatek mt8765
- canonical/mediatek mt8766z
- canonical/mediatek mt8768
- canonical/mediatek mt8786
- canonical/mediatek mt8788 firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8789
- canonical/mediatek mt8791 wifi
- canonical/mediatek mt8797 wifi