Google Android vcu use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. This affects an unknown function of the component vcu. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-32612. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component vcu. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In vcu, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07203500; Issue ID: ALPS07203500.

The weakness was presented 11/09/2022 as ALPS07203500. It is possible to read the advisory at corp.mediatek.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32612 since 06/09/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/31/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying the patch ALPS07203500 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35678). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ALPS07203500

Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
11/09/2022 +153 days 🔍
11/09/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/31/2026 +1298 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: ALPS07203500
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213243
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2022 11:14
Updated: 05/31/2026 00:23
Changes: 11/09/2022 11:14 (42), 12/10/2022 20:27 (12), 05/02/2025 05:16 (15), 05/31/2026 00:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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