CVE-2022-20498 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

In fdt_path_offset_namelen of fdt_ro.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246465319

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

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-2022-20498?

CVE-2022-20498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). In fdt_path_offset_namelen of fdt_ro.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed...

How severe is CVE-2022-20498?

CVE-2022-20498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20498?

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