CVE-2022-20516 Integer overflow in Android

What is CVE-2022-20516?

CVE-2022-20516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In rw_t3t_act_handle_check_ndef_rsp of rw_t3t.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-224002331

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20516?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20516?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20516 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20516 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-224002331, GHSA-6973-4pp3-gvj6, PUB-A-224002331.