CVE-2022-20598 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Android kernel allows local attackers to escalate privileges within the secure mode MFC Core without user interaction.

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-2022-20598?

CVE-2022-20598 is a high-severity 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 sec_media_protect of media.c, there is a possible EoP due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege of secure mode MFC Core with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-242357514References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20598?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20598?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20598 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20598 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-242357514, GHSA-vqpx-8xr2-92j5, PUB-A-242357514.

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