Google Android Messaging denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Messaging. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-20437. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Messaging. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In Messaging, There has unauthorized broadcast, this could cause Local Deny of Service.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-242258929

The weakness was disclosed 10/12/2022 as A-242258929. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20437 since 10/14/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25697). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
10/12/2022 +363 days 🔍
10/12/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/15/2026 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242258929
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20437 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210672
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2022 11:13
Updated: 04/15/2026 11:09
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Changes: 10/12/2022 11:13 (41), 11/07/2022 07:58 (11), 12/07/2022 15:06 (2), 04/15/2026 11:09 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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