CVE-2022-20603 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.2 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in the Android kernel allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges without user interaction.

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

What is CVE-2022-20603?

CVE-2022-20603 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In SetDecompContextDb of RohcDeCompContextOfRbId.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-219265339References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20603?

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-2022-20603 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20603 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-219265339, GHSA-52p6-x3rm-2v3q, PUB-A-219265339.

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