CVE-2022-20579 Memory corruption in Android
A stack clash in Android's RIL service allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via memory corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-20579?
CVE-2022-20579 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In RadioImpl::setCdmaBroadcastConfig of ril_service_legacy.cpp, there is a possible stack clash leading to memory corruption. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-243510139References: N/A
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20579?
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-2022-20579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-243510139, GHSA-w5xm-2389-pj9r, PUB-A-243510139.