CVE-2022-20461

Description

In pinReplyNative of com_android_bluetooth_btservice_AdapterService.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege of BLE with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-228602963

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-01-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20461?
CVE-2022-20461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20461?
To fix CVE-2022-20461, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-20461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20461 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20461?
CVE-2022-20461 affects n/a Android.
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