CVE-2022-20256 Race condition in Android
A race condition in the Android Audio HAL allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-20256?
CVE-2022-20256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Audio HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-222572821
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-20256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6frv-8jr7-7jq8.