#VU74691 Improper input validation in Pixel - CVE-2022-20568

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74691

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20568

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the io_uring subcomponent in Kernel components. A local application can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pixel: before 2022-12-05

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External links
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/bc80ea8a4296c4d75f7e3e27b65718cae09f20f1
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.