CVE-2022-20421

linux: In binder_inc_ref_for_node of binder.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free

CVE-2022-20421 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20421, released October 11, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVSS
7.8
high
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0063
50th percentile

In binder_inc_ref_for_node of binder.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. 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-239630375References: Upstream kernel

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Linux
linux · Debian 12.15 (bookworm) 5.19.11-1 DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20421 Oct 11, 2022
linux · Debian 13.5 (trixie) 5.19.11-1 DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20421 Oct 11, 2022
linux · Debian 14 5.19.11-1 DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20421 Oct 11, 2022

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