CVE-2022-20521

Name: CVE-2022-20521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T16:15:17.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. In sdpu_find_most_specific_service_uuid of sdp_utils.cc, there is a possible way to crash Bluetooth due to a missing null check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In sdpu_find_most_specific_service_uuid of sdp_utils.cc, there is a possible way to crash Bluetooth due to a missing null check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-227203684

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20521?

How severe is CVE-2022-20521?

CVE-2022-20521 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20521?

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Source: NVD / NIST