CVE-2022-20567

Description

In pppol2tp_create of l2tp_ppp.c, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-186777253References: Upstream kernel

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20567?
CVE-2022-20567 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20567?
To fix CVE-2022-20567, 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-2022-20567 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20567 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-2022-20567?
CVE-2022-20567 affects n/a Android.
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