Google Android simdata.cpp SimUpdatePbEntry::encode out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function SimUpdatePbEntry::encode of the file simdata.cpp. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-42506. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). Affected by this issue is the function SimUpdatePbEntry::encode of the file simdata.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. CVE summarizes:

In SimUpdatePbEntry::encode of simdata.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-241388399References: N/A

The weakness was shared 12/16/2022 as A-241388399. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-42506 since 10/07/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/17/2025). 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.

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

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

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10/07/2022 🔍
12/16/2022 +70 days 🔍
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04/17/2025 +853 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-241388399
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216074
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:32
Updated: 04/17/2025 23:24
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:32 (42), 01/14/2023 09:12 (11), 04/17/2025 23:24 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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