CVE-2022-26471: High severity android vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2022
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Updated

In telephony, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a parcel format mismatch. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07319121; Issue ID: ALPS07319121.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Oct 3, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Oct 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26471?

The severity of CVE-2022-26471 is considered high due to the potential for local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26471?

To fix CVE-2022-26471, you should apply the security patch identified as ALPS07319121 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-26471?

CVE-2022-26471 affects devices running Android 12.0 and potentially specific telephony implementations.

4

Can CVE-2022-26471 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2022-26471 can be exploited without any user interaction, making it a significant risk.

5

What is a parcel format mismatch in CVE-2022-26471?

A parcel format mismatch in CVE-2022-26471 refers to an error in how data is packaged for telephony functions, leading to potential privilege escalation.

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