CVE-2022-20473 Memory corruption in Android

What is CVE-2022-20473?

CVE-2022-20473 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239267173

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20473?

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-2022-20473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-239267173, ASB-A-239267173, GHSA-6m2w-gr82-x4xq.