CVE-2022-42527 Null dereference in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing null check in the Android kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-42527?

CVE-2022-42527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In cd_SsParseMsg of cd_SsCodec.c, there is a possible crash due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-244448906References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42527?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42527?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-42527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-244448906, GHSA-hf37-cc25-65x2, PUB-A-244448906.

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