CVE-2022-21788 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

In scp, there is a possible undefined behavior due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06988728; Issue ID: ALPS06988728.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0
Mediatek	Mt6879	-
Mediatek	Mt6895	-
Mediatek	Mt6983	-

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-21788?

CVE-2022-21788 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). In scp, there is a possible undefined behavior due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed...

How severe is CVE-2022-21788?

CVE-2022-21788 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21788?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt6879, Mediatek Mt6895, Mediatek Mt6983.