VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2022-20569

In thermal_cooling_device_stats_update of thermal_sysfs.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation.

MEDIUM 6.7EPSS 0.17%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.17%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

In thermal_cooling_device_stats_update of thermal_sysfs.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-229258234References: N/A

CVSS 3.1: 6.7 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.17% probability · 7th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected: google/android
Source: security@android.com

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.