CVE-2022-20182 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in the Android kernel allows local attackers with system privileges to create ramdumps of non-secure memory, leading to information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-20182?
CVE-2022-20182 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In handle_ramdump of pixel_loader.c, there is a possible way to create a ramdump of non-secure memory due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-222348453References: N/A
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20182?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-20182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20182 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-222348453, GHSA-35jx-jhjj-7m69, PUB-A-222348453.