#VU74693 Information exposure in Pixel - CVE-2022-20573

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74693

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20573

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Kernel subcomponent in Kernel components. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

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/+/e85a386df9c7e2ea302cb3c854dbe1b42ac9e441
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/790fa51f7bd2f9e464a845bb0caabe1bf0f7fde8
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.