CVE-2022-20397 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in the Android kernel allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.

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-2022-20397?

CVE-2022-20397 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In SitRilClient_OnResponse of SitRilSe.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-223086933References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20397?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20397?

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-2022-20397 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20397 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-223086933, GHSA-96qx-3xm6-wm8c, PUB-A-223086933.

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