Google Android Messaging denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Messaging. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-20438. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Messaging. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Messaging, There has unauthorized broadcast, this could cause Local Deny of Service.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-242259920

The weakness was presented 10/12/2022 as A-242259920. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20438 since 10/14/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25698). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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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-242259920
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210673
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2022 11:14
Updated: 04/15/2026 11:29
Replaces Duplicates: 🔍
Changes: 10/12/2022 11:14 (41), 11/07/2022 08:03 (11), 12/07/2022 15:06 (2), 04/15/2026 11:29 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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