CVE-2022-20091

Name: CVE-2022-20091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-03T20:15:08.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20091 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In aee driver, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In aee driver, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06209201; Issue ID: ALPS06226345.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20091?

How severe is CVE-2022-20091?

CVE-2022-20091 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20091?

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