CVE-2022-20472 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239210579

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20472?

CVE-2022-20472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges neede...

How severe is CVE-2022-20472?

CVE-2022-20472 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20472?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.