Google Android shared_mem.c page_number input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android. This affects the function page_number of the file shared_mem.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20584. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function page_number of the file shared_mem.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In page_number of shared_mem.c, there is a possible code execution in secure world due to improper input validation. 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-238366009References: N/A

The weakness was shared 12/16/2022 as A-238366009. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-20584 since 10/14/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/22/2026). 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25844). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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10/14/2021 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
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04/22/2026 +1223 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-238366009
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20584 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20584
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216004
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 19:56
Updated: 04/22/2026 05:16
Changes: 12/16/2022 19:56 (41), 01/13/2023 16:31 (11), 04/18/2025 21:50 (16), 04/22/2026 05:16 (1)
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