What is CVE-2022-20156?

CVE-2022-20156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2022-20156?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2022-20156

In unflatten of GraphicBuffer.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212803946References: N/A

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.001 (1.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
N/a Android — versions Android kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20156?: CVE-2022-20156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-20156?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.