Google Android serviceinterface.cpp HandleRequest use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is the function ServiceInterface::HandleRequest of the file serviceinterface.cpp. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-42520. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). This issue affects the function ServiceInterface::HandleRequest of the file serviceinterface.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ServiceInterface::HandleRequest of serviceinterface.cpp, there is a possible use after free. 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-242994270References: N/A

The weakness was presented 12/16/2022 as A-242994270. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42520 since 10/07/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around 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.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / 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-242994270
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216083
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 (41), 01/14/2023 09:32 (11), 04/17/2025 22:59 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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