CVE-2022-20236 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds error in the Android DRM driver can cause system crashes, requiring users to apply security patches.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-20236?

CVE-2022-20236 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A drm driver have oob problem, could cause the system crash or EOPProduct: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-233124709

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20236?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20236?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-20236 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20236 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-233124709, ASB-A-233124709, GHSA-rhm5-x78v-cc2p, U-1883940.

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