CVE-2022-32647 Memory corruption in MT6879, MT6895, MT6983

Medium 6.7 Published 3 Jan 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds write in MediaTek chipsets to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-32647?

CVE-2022-32647 is a medium-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 ccu, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07554646; Issue ID: ALPS07554646.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32647?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32647?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32647 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-32647 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32647 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m83p-93v4-4j26.