Google Android 13.0 phNxpNciHal.cc phNxpNciHal_core_initialized out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 13.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function phNxpNciHal_core_initialized of the file phNxpNciHal.cc. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-42542. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function phNxpNciHal_core_initialized of the file phNxpNciHal.cc. 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 phNxpNciHal_core_initialized of phNxpNciHal.cc, 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-13Android ID: A-231445184

The weakness was presented 12/16/2022 as A-231445184. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-42542 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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/07/2022 🔍
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04/17/2025 +853 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-231445184
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216128
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:52
Updated: 04/17/2025 23:24
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:52 (43), 01/14/2023 12:17 (11), 04/17/2025 23:24 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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