CVE-2022-48438 Memory corruption in SC9863A/SC9832E/SC7731E/T610/T310/T606/T760/T610/T618/T606/T612/T616/T760/T770/T820/S8000

High 7.3 Published 6 Jun 2023 Updated 7 Jan 2025

A missing bounds check in the cp_dump driver allows local attackers with system privileges to cause a denial of service via 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: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2022-48438?

CVE-2022-48438 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In cp_dump driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48438?

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-2022-48438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-278801630, ASB-A-278801630, GHSA-7hq3-96jv-7mpf, U-2179935.