VDB-206227 · CVE-2022-20372 · A-195480799

Google Android exynos5_i2c_irq out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function exynos5_i2c_irq. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-20372. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function exynos5_i2c_irq. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In exynos5_i2c_irq of (TBD), there is a possible out of bounds write due to a 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-195480799References: N/A

The weakness was disclosed 08/11/2022 as A-195480799. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20372 since 10/14/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/05/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

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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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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
08/11/2022 +301 days 🔍
08/11/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2026 +1243 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-195480799
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20372 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206227
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2022 22:13
Updated: 01/05/2026 21:27
Changes: 08/11/2022 22:13 (41), 09/10/2022 12:32 (10), 01/05/2026 21:27 (15)
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