VDB-215997 · CVE-2022-42512 · A-241763050

Google Android vsimdata.cpp encode out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function VsimOperationDataExt::encode of the file vsimdata.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-42512. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function VsimOperationDataExt::encode of the file vsimdata.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In VsimOperationDataExt::encode of vsimdata.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-241763050References: N/A

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2022 as A-241763050. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-42512 since 10/07/2022. 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-2022-45579). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2022 🔍
12/16/2022 +70 days 🔍
12/16/2022 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2026 +1341 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-241763050
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215997
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 19:45
Updated: 08/18/2026 03:20
Changes: 12/16/2022 19:45 (42), 01/13/2023 15:36 (11), 04/18/2025 23:55 (16), 08/18/2026 03:20 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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