CVE-2022-20393 Integer overflow in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An integer overflow in Android's media server allows local attackers to read sensitive information without user interaction or elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-20393?

CVE-2022-20393 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In extract3GPPGlobalDescriptions of TextDescriptions.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure from the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-233735886

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20393?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20393?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20393 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20393 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-233735886, ASB-A-233735886, GHSA-jjm4-p9mf-6j8g.

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