Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2022-20042
In Bluetooth, there is a possible information disclosure due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06108487; Issue ID: ALPS06108487.
EPSS: 0.001 (2.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
- Mediatek Mt8167
- Mediatek Mt8175
- Mediatek Mt8183
- Mediatek Mt8362a
- Mediatek Mt8365
- Mediatek Mt8385
- Mediatek, Inc. Mt8167, Mt8175, Mt8183, Mt8362a, Mt8365, Mt8385 — versions Android 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@mediatek.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20042?
- CVE-2022-20042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-02-09.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20042?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-20042 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.