CVE-2022-21783: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published Jul 6, 2022
·Updated
In WLAN driver, 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: ALPS06704526; Issue ID: ALPS06704482.
Affected Software
34 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8183
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8696
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797
Event History
Jul 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21783?
The severity of CVE-2022-21783 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
2
Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2022-21783?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2022-21783.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2022-21783?
The affected software includes Google Android 11.0 and 12.0.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-21783?
To fix CVE-2022-21783, it is recommended to apply the patch ID ALPS06704526 provided by MediaTek.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21783?
More information about CVE-2022-21783 can be found at the MediaTek Product Security Bulletin for July 2022.