Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 AlarmManagerService.java setImpl denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function setImpl of the file AlarmManagerService.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20414. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function setImpl of the file AlarmManagerService.java. 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. The summary by CVE is:

In setImpl of AlarmManagerService.java, there is a possible way to put a device into a boot loop due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-234441463

The weakness was published 11/09/2022 as A-234441463. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-20414 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25674). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/14/2021 🔍
11/09/2022 +391 days 🔍
11/09/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/13/2026 +1251 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-234441463
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20414 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213225
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2022 11:00
Updated: 04/13/2026 17:38
Changes: 11/09/2022 11:00 (43), 12/10/2022 18:29 (11), 05/01/2025 21:18 (15), 04/13/2026 17:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:03D:103

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

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