Google Android serviceinterface.cpp HandleRequest use after free

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This issue affects the function ServiceInterface::HandleRequest of the file serviceinterface.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ServiceInterface::HandleRequest of serviceinterface.cpp, there is a possible use after free. 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-242994270References: N/A

The weakness was presented 12/16/2022 as A-242994270. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42520 since 10/07/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/14/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2022 CVE reserved
12/16/2022 +70 days Advisory disclosed
12/16/2022 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/14/2023 +29 days VulDB last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242994270
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42520 (🔒)
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 09:34 PM
Updated: 01/14/2023 09:32 AM
Changes: 12/16/2022 09:34 PM (41), 01/14/2023 09:32 AM (11)
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