CVE-2022-20601 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in the Android kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-20601?

CVE-2022-20601 is a high-severity memory corruption 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

Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204541506References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20601?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20601?

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-2022-20601 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20601 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-204541506, GHSA-6rx4-xv8f-g72g, PUB-A-204541506.

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