CVE-2022-20229

Name: CVE-2022-20229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-13T19:15:09.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20229 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In bta_hf_client_handle_cind_list_item of bta_hf_client_at.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In bta_hf_client_handle_cind_list_item of bta_hf_client_at.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution 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-224536184

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

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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-2022-20229?

How severe is CVE-2022-20229?

CVE-2022-20229 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20229?

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