CVE-2022-20222
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In readattrvalue of gatt_db.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2022-20222) affecting Android versions 12 and 12L. The vulnerability was discovered and reported in October 2021, with a patch released in the July 2022 security bulletin. This security flaw could lead to remote code execution without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the readattrvalue function of gatt_db.cc component and is characterized by a missing bounds check, which could potentially lead to an out of bounds write condition. The issue affects Android versions 12 and 12L, identified by Android ID: A-228078096 (CVE Mitre).

Impact

The vulnerability could enable remote code execution on affected devices without requiring additional execution privileges. The severity of this issue is heightened by the fact that it requires no user interaction for exploitation, making it particularly dangerous for affected Android devices (CVE Mitre).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android July 2022 security patch level. Users and organizations running affected Android versions should update their devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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