CVE-2022-20371

Name: CVE-2022-20371
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-11T15:15:10.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20371 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In dm_bow_dtr and related functions of dm-bow.c, 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 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In dm_bow_dtr and related functions of dm-bow.c, 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-195565510References: Upstream kernel

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

0.07%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-667

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-08-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20371?

How severe is CVE-2022-20371?

CVE-2022-20371 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20371?

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