CVE-2022-20568 (GCVE-0-2022-20568)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-12-16 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-21 13:00
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Summary
In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to corrupt kernel memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-220738351References: Upstream kernel
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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