Google Android cdmasmsdata.cpp encode memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function CdmaBroadcastSmsConfigsRequestData::encode of the file cdmasmsdata.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-42519. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). This vulnerability affects the function CdmaBroadcastSmsConfigsRequestData::encode of the file cdmasmsdata.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In CdmaBroadcastSmsConfigsRequestData::encode of cdmasmsdata.cpp, there is a possible stack clash leading to memory corruption. 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-242540694References: N/A

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2022 as A-242540694. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-42519 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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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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04/17/2025 +853 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242540694
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42519 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42519
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216082
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:34
Updated: 04/17/2025 22:59
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:34 (42), 01/14/2023 09:31 (11), 04/17/2025 22:59 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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