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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-20418
CVE-2022-20418:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-20418 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's AAVCAssembler.cpp component, specifically in the pickStartSeq function. The vulnerability affects Android versions 12, 12L, and 13. It was disclosed in the October 2022 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) due to a missing bounds check in the pickStartSeq function of AAVCAssembler.cpp. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to remote information disclosure. The high CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability can potentially expose sensitive information without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google has addressed this vulnerability in the October 2022 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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