In emulation_proc_handler of armv8_deprecated.c, there is a possible way to corrupt…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-667 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In emulation_proc_handler of armv8_deprecated.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-237540956References: Upstream kernel
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Android | Android kernel | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android Vendor— Affected Android kernel Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-20422
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-cmf8-8jrp-ggxm
References
Sources
- CVE-2022-20422 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-20422 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-cmf8-8jrp-ggxm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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