CVE-2022-20599 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in Pixel firmware allows local attackers with system privileges to expose sensitive memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2022-20599?
CVE-2022-20599 is a medium-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 Pixel firmware, there is a possible exposure of sensitive memory due to a missing bounds check. 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-242332706References: N/A
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20599?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20599?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2022-20599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-242332706, GHSA-9j4v-j85q-h325, PUB-A-242332706.