Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2022-20583
In ppmp_unprotect_mfcfw_buf of drm_fw.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in S-EL1 with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-234859169References: N/A
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (2.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- N/a Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20583?
- CVE-2022-20583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2022-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20583?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.