What is CVE-2022-20548?

CVE-2022-20548 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.

How severe is CVE-2022-20548?

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

Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2022-20548

In setParameter of EqualizerEffect.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write 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-13Android ID: A-240919398

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.001 (2.6th 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 — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20548?: CVE-2022-20548 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.
How severe is CVE-2022-20548?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.