CVE-2022-20563

Name: CVE-2022-20563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T16:15:19.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20563 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In TBD of ufdt_convert, there is a possible out of bounds read due to memory corruption. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TBD of ufdt_convert, there is a possible out of bounds read due to memory corruption. 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-242067561References: N/A

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

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-2022-20563?

How severe is CVE-2022-20563?

CVE-2022-20563 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20563?

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