Google Android 13.0 BaseBundle.java initializeFromParcelLocked initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 13.0. This vulnerability affects the function initializeFromParcelLocked of the file BaseBundle.java. The manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-20452. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function initializeFromParcelLocked of the file BaseBundle.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In initializeFromParcelLocked of BaseBundle.java, there is a possible method arbitrary code execution due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-240138318

The weakness was released 11/09/2022 as A-240138318. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20452 since 10/14/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/15/2026). 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25712). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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10/14/2021 🔍
11/09/2022 +391 days 🔍
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04/15/2026 +1253 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-240138318
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20452 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20452
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213216
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2022 09:06
Updated: 04/15/2026 21:53
Changes: 11/09/2022 09:06 (42), 05/01/2025 22:38 (26), 04/15/2026 21:53 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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