PT-2022-14798 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-12-16 · Updated 2022-12-21 · CVE-2022-20591

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to a logic error in the code of ppmpu set in ppmpu.c, which could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider restricting access to sensitive information until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the ppmpu set function in ppmpu.c to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-20591

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20591 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/40302 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/54758 · Telegram Post