PT-2022-14805 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-12-16 · Updated 2022-12-21 · CVE-2022-20598

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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 an integer overflow in the sec media protect function of media.c, which could lead to a local escalation of privilege in secure mode MFC Core. No additional execution privileges are needed, and user interaction is not required for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch to fix the integer overflow issue in the sec media protect function as a permanent solution. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the sec media protect function to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Integer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-20598

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20598 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/54725 · Telegram Post