PT-2023-14128 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2023-03-24 · Updated 2023-03-28 · CVE-2022-42498

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 missing bounds check in Pixel cellular firmware, which could lead to an out of bounds write. This might result in remote code execution without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch that includes a bounds check to prevent out of bounds write. 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-2022-42498

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 2

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42498 · Security Note