CVE-2022-32635 Memory corruption in MT6580, MT6735, MT6739, MT6753, MT6757, MT6761, MT6762, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6769, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8167, MT8168, MT8173, MT8185, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8666, MT8667, MT8675, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8791T, MT8797
A missing bounds check in MediaTek GPS firmware allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-32635?
CVE-2022-32635 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In gps, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07573237; Issue ID: ALPS07573237.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32635?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32635?
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-2022-32635 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32635 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-257714327, ASB-A-257714327, GHSA-2xwg-7hvq-gvq8, M-ALPS07573237.