Google Android thermal_sysfs.c thermal_cooling_device_stats_update out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android. This impacts the function thermal_cooling_device_stats_update of the file thermal_sysfs.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20569. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function thermal_cooling_device_stats_update of the file thermal_sysfs.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In thermal_cooling_device_stats_update of thermal_sysfs.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-229258234References: N/A

The weakness was shared 12/16/2022 as A-229258234. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20569 since 10/14/2021. 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 04/22/2026). 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-2022-25829). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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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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10/14/2021 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
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04/22/2026 +1223 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-229258234
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20569 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216049
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:05
Updated: 04/22/2026 03:15
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:05 (42), 01/14/2023 08:02 (10), 04/22/2026 03:15 (17)
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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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