Google Android arm_gic.c smc_intc_request_fiq out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android. The affected element is the function smc_intc_request_fiq of the file arm_gic.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-20231. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function smc_intc_request_fiq of the file arm_gic.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. CVE summarizes:

In smc_intc_request_fiq of arm_gic.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-211485702References: N/A

The weakness was published 09/14/2022 as A-211485702. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-20231 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/17/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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

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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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10/14/2021 🔍
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10/17/2022 +33 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-211485702
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208610
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2022 20:29
Updated: 10/17/2022 14:18
Changes: 09/14/2022 20:29 (42), 10/17/2022 14:18 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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