Google Android v4l2-mem2mem.c v4l2_m2m_querybuf out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function v4l2_m2m_querybuf of the file v4l2-mem2mem.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-20369. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function v4l2_m2m_querybuf of the file v4l2-mem2mem.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In v4l2_m2m_querybuf of v4l2-mem2mem.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. 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-223375145References: Upstream kernel

The weakness was published 08/11/2022 as A-223375145. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20369 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/12/2026). 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 239841 (TencentOS Server 4: kernel (TSSA-2024:0960)), 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 databases at Tenable (239841) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-25629). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 239841
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: kernel (TSSA-2024:0960)

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Recommended: Patch
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10/14/2021 🔍
08/11/2022 +301 days 🔍
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04/12/2026 +1340 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-223375145
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20369 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206225
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2022 22:12
Updated: 04/12/2026 20:39
Changes: 08/11/2022 22:12 (42), 09/10/2022 12:23 (10), 06/20/2025 00:52 (16), 04/12/2026 20:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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