CVE-2022-20221

Name: CVE-2022-20221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-13T19:15:09.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20221 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-205571133

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20221?

How severe is CVE-2022-20221?

CVE-2022-20221 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20221?

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