PT-2022-14802 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-12-16 · Updated 2022-12-21 · CVE-2022-20595

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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 possible out of bounds read in the getWpcAuthChallengeResponse function of WirelessCharger.cpp due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure, requiring System execution privileges for exploitation. No user interaction is needed for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch that includes a bounds check in the getWpcAuthChallengeResponse function of WirelessCharger.cpp to prevent out of bounds read. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to sensitive information that could be disclosed through this issue until a patch is available.

Fix

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-20595

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 2

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20595 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory