CVE-2022-20140

Name: CVE-2022-20140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-15T14:15:11.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20140 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In read_multi_rsp of gatt_sr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 8.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In read_multi_rsp of gatt_sr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-227618988

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.52%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20140?

How severe is CVE-2022-20140?

CVE-2022-20140 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20140?

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