VDB-202098 · CVE-2022-20153 · A-222091980

Google Android rcu_segcblist.c rcu_cblist_dequeue use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android. The affected element is the function rcu_cblist_dequeue of the file rcu_segcblist.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-20153. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). Affected is the function rcu_cblist_dequeue of the file rcu_segcblist.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In rcu_cblist_dequeue of rcu_segcblist.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. 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-222091980References: Upstream kernel

The weakness was presented 06/15/2022 as A-222091980. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20153 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/18/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236670 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0125: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0125)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236670). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236670
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0125: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0125)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
06/15/2022 +244 days 🔍
06/15/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/18/2025 +1068 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-222091980
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202098
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2022 19:25
Updated: 05/18/2025 18:59
Changes: 06/15/2022 19:25 (42), 05/18/2025 18:59 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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