CVE-2022-42498 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Pixel cellular firmware, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing 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 kernelAndroid ID: A-240662453References: N/A

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	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-42498?

CVE-2022-42498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Pixel cellular firmware, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interac...

How severe is CVE-2022-42498?

CVE-2022-42498 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-2022-42498?

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