CVE-2022-20610 Memory corruption in Android
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via an out-of-bounds read in the Android cellular modem firmware, requiring LTE authentication but no user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-20610?
CVE-2022-20610 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In cellular modem firmware, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with LTE authentication needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-240462530References: N/A
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20610?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20610?
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-2022-20610 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20610 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-240462530, GHSA-mvrc-89wc-5wg5, PUB-A-240462530.