PT-2022-26471 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-12-16 · Updated 2022-12-21 · CVE-2022-42510

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 out of bounds read in the StringsRequestData::encode function of requestdata.cpp due to improper input validation. 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 the necessary security patches to fix the improper input validation issue in the StringsRequestData::encode function. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to sensitive system resources to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-42510

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42510 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/40346 · Telegram Post