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CVE-2022-20412:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-20412 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's fdtnexttag function of fdt.c. The vulnerability affects Android versions 10, 11, 12, 12L, and 13. It was disclosed and patched in the October 2022 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to an incorrect bounds check in the fdtnexttag function of fdt.c. The CVSS v3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 6.7 (Medium), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources that should normally be restricted (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google addressed this vulnerability in the Android October 2022 security patch level. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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