CVE-2022-20411
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-20411 is a critical security vulnerability discovered in Android's System component, specifically in the avdt_msg_asmbl function of avdt_msg.cc. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 2022 and affects multiple Android versions including Android 10, 11, 12, 12L, and 13. This flaw is characterized by a possible out-of-bounds write condition due to a missing bounds check (Android Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The flaw exists in the System component, specifically affecting the Bluetooth functionality. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and requires no additional execution privileges for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to remote code execution over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. The attack can be executed without requiring any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, all rated as 'High' in the CVSS scoring (SecurityWeek).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the December 2022 Android security patch level (2022-12-01). Users are advised to update their Android devices to this patch level or newer to protect against this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Community reactions

The vulnerability was considered one of the most severe issues addressed in the December 2022 Android security updates. It was highlighted among more than 75 vulnerabilities patched in that update cycle (SecurityWeek).

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