VDB-216076 · CVE-2022-42508 · A-241388966

Google Android protocolcallbuilder.cpp BuildSendUssd out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. This vulnerability affects the function ProtocolCallBuilder::BuildSendUssd of the file protocolcallbuilder.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-42508. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ProtocolCallBuilder::BuildSendUssd of the file protocolcallbuilder.cpp. 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. CVE summarizes:

In ProtocolCallBuilder::BuildSendUssd of protocolcallbuilder.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-241388966References: N/A

The weakness was released 12/16/2022 as A-241388966. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-42508 since 10/07/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/17/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2022 🔍
12/16/2022 +70 days 🔍
12/16/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/17/2025 +853 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-241388966
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42508 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42508
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216076
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:33
Updated: 04/17/2025 23:24
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:33 (42), 01/14/2023 09:17 (11), 04/17/2025 23:24 (16)
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