CVE-2022-20044 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Bluetooth, there is a possible service crash due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06126814; Issue ID: ALPS06126814.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Mediatek	Mt8167	-
Mediatek	Mt8175	-
Mediatek	Mt8183	-
Mediatek	Mt8362A	-
Mediatek	Mt8365	-
Mediatek	Mt8385	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2022Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2022Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20044?

CVE-2022-20044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Bluetooth, there is a possible service crash due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed...

How severe is CVE-2022-20044?

CVE-2022-20044 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20044?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt8167, Mediatek Mt8175, Mediatek Mt8183, Mediatek Mt8362A.