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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2022-21745

In WIFI Firmware, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, when devices are connecting to the attacker-controllable Wi-Fi hotsp...

Vulnerability Description

In WIFI Firmware, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, when devices are connecting to the attacker-controllable Wi-Fi hotspot, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06468872; Issue ID: ALPS06468872.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid10.0
MediatekMt6761-
MediatekMt6762-
MediatekMt6765-
MediatekMt6768-
MediatekMt6769-
MediatekMt6779-
MediatekMt6781-
MediatekMt6785-
MediatekMt6789-
MediatekMt6833-
MediatekMt6853-
MediatekMt6853T-
MediatekMt6873-
MediatekMt6875-
MediatekMt6877-
MediatekMt6879-
MediatekMt6883-
MediatekMt6885-
MediatekMt6889-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-21745?

CVE-2022-21745 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In WIFI Firmware, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, when devices are connecting to the attacker-controllable Wi-Fi hotsp...

How severe is CVE-2022-21745?

CVE-2022-21745 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21745?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt6761, Mediatek Mt6762, Mediatek Mt6765, Mediatek Mt6768.