CVE-2022-20572

In verity_target of dm-verity-target.c, there is a possible way to modify read-only files due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-234475629References: Upstream kernel

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2022-12-16 16:15

Updated : 2025-04-18 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2022-20572

Mitre link : CVE-2022-20572

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-20572

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Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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