CVE-2022-42529 Memory corruption in Android
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Android kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-42529?
CVE-2022-42529 is a critical memory corruption 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
Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-235292841References: N/A
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42529?
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-2022-42529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-235292841, GHSA-24j2-327w-xq74, PUB-A-235292841.