CVE-2022-20042

Name: CVE-2022-20042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:17.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Bluetooth, there is a possible information disclosure due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Bluetooth, there is a possible information disclosure due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06108487; Issue ID: ALPS06108487.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2022Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2022Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20042?

How severe is CVE-2022-20042?

CVE-2022-20042 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20042?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST