CVE-2022-20209

Name: CVE-2022-20209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-15T14:15:13.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In hme_add_new_node_to_a_sorted_array of hme_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In hme_add_new_node_to_a_sorted_array of hme_utils.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-207502397

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.1

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20209?

How severe is CVE-2022-20209?

CVE-2022-20209 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20209?

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Source: NVD / NIST