PT-2022-14784 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-12-16 · Updated 2022-12-21 · CVE-2022-20578

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.7

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to a possible stack clash leading to memory corruption in the RadioImpl::setGsmBroadcastConfig function of ril service legacy.cpp. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch or fix to resolve the issue, as a possible stack clash leading to memory corruption can be exploited for local escalation of privilege. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-20578

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20578 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/54693 · Telegram Post