Google Android SharedMetadata.cpp shared_metadata_init out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function shared_metadata_init of the file SharedMetadata.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-42533. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). This affects the function shared_metadata_init of the file SharedMetadata.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In shared_metadata_init of SharedMetadata.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-239415718References: N/A

The weakness was published 11/18/2022 as A-239415718. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-42533 since 10/07/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/30/2025). 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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/07/2022 🔍
11/18/2022 +42 days 🔍
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04/30/2025 +893 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-239415718
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42533 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42533
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213885
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2022 08:22
Updated: 04/30/2025 01:34
Changes: 11/18/2022 08:22 (42), 12/20/2022 09:12 (12), 04/30/2025 01:34 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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