CVE-2022-26461: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2022
·
Updated

In vow, there is a possible undefined behavior due to an API misuse. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07032604; Issue ID: ALPS07032604.

Affected Software

32 affected components
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Sep 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26461?

CVE-2022-26461 is classified with a severity that allows for local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges required.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26461?

To fix CVE-2022-26461, you need to apply the patch with ID ALPS07032604.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-26461?

CVE-2022-26461 affects Google Android versions 11.0 and 12.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-26461?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2022-26461.

5

What can be the consequences of CVE-2022-26461?

The consequences of CVE-2022-26461 include the potential for unauthorized local escalation of privilege.

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