CVE-2022-32620 Memory corruption in MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6873, MT6877, MT8781, MT8791
A logic error in MediaTek MPU firmware allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via memory corruption.
- 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-2022-32620?
CVE-2022-32620 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In mpu, there is a possible memory corruption due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07541753; Issue ID: ALPS07541753.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32620?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32620?
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-2022-32620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32620 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-250441023, ASB-A-250441023, GHSA-757x-5342-w42r, M-ALPS07541753.