CVE-2022-42510 Memory corruption in Android

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in the Android kernel allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-42510?

CVE-2022-42510 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In StringsRequestData::encode of requestdata.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-241762656References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42510?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42510?

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-2022-42510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-241762656, GHSA-pf95-r37h-g596, PUB-A-241762656.

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