CVE-2022-20571 - Use After Free

Severity

67%

Complexity

8%

Confidentiality

98%

In extract_metadata of dm-android-verity.c, there is a possible way to corrupt kernel memory due to a 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-234030265References: Upstream kernel

CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7. CVSS Attack Vector: local. CVSS Attack Complexity: low. CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Demo Examples

Use After Free

CWE-416

The following example demonstrates the weakness.


               
}
free(buf3R2);

Use After Free

CWE-416

The following code illustrates a use after free error:


               
}
free(ptr);
logError("operation aborted before commit", ptr);

When an error occurs, the pointer is immediately freed. However, this pointer is later incorrectly used in the logError function.

Overview

First reported 2 years ago

2022-12-16 16:15:00

Last updated 2 years ago

2022-12-21 14:56:00

Affected Software

Google Android Operating System

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