CVE-2022-20496
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CVE-2022-20496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In setDataSource of initMediaExtractor.cpp, there is a possibility of arbitrary code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In setDataSource of initMediaExtractor.cpp, there is a possibility of arbitrary code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-245242273
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 12.0 | |
| Android | 12.1 | |
| Android | 13.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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