VDB-216065 · CVE-2022-20596 · A-239700400

Google Android WirelessCharger.cpp sendChunk out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function sendChunk of the file WirelessCharger.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-20596. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This issue affects the function sendChunk of the file WirelessCharger.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In sendChunk of WirelessCharger.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-239700400References: N/A

The weakness was published 12/16/2022 as A-239700400. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20596 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k 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-2022-25856). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
12/16/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2026 +1223 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-239700400
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216065
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:09
Updated: 04/22/2026 18:06
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:09 (42), 01/14/2023 08:51 (11), 04/18/2025 22:01 (16), 04/22/2026 18:06 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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