Google Android ipu-core-jqs-msg-transport.c ipu_core_jqs_msg_transport_kernel_write_sync use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android. This affects the function ipu_core_jqs_msg_transport_kernel_write_sync of the file ipu-core-jqs-msg-transport.c. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-20155. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function ipu_core_jqs_msg_transport_kernel_write_sync of the file ipu-core-jqs-msg-transport.c. 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. CVE summarizes:

In ipu_core_jqs_msg_transport_kernel_write_sync of ipu-core-jqs-msg-transport.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-176754369References: N/A

The weakness was published 06/15/2022 as A-176754369. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-20155 since 10/14/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-176754369
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20155 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20155
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202100
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2022 19:26
Changes: 06/15/2022 19:26 (42)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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