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CVE-2022-20423 (GCVE-0-2022-20423)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-10-11 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-03 02:10
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Summary
In rndis_set_response of rndis.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious USB device is attached with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-239842288References: Upstream kernel
Severity
4.6 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Android Affected: Android kernel
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