Google Android Kernel use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-20568. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. 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. CVE summarizes:

In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to corrupt kernel memory due to a use after free. 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-220738351References: Upstream kernel

The weakness was presented 12/16/2022 as A-220738351. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20568 since 10/14/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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-2022-25828). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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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 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
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04/22/2026 +1222 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-220738351
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20568 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20568
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216048
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:04
Updated: 04/22/2026 01:31
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:04 (40), 01/14/2023 07:55 (10), 04/22/2026 01:31 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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