Google Android media.c sec_media_protect integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is the function sec_media_protect of the file media.c. This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-20598. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function sec_media_protect of the file media.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In sec_media_protect of media.c, there is a possible EoP due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege of secure mode MFC Core with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-242357514References: N/A

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2022 as A-242357514. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20598 since 10/14/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing 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-2022-25858). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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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-242357514
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216067
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

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Created: 12/16/2022 21:10
Updated: 04/22/2026 18:06
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:10 (41), 01/14/2023 08:56 (11), 04/18/2025 22:01 (16), 04/22/2026 18:06 (1)
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