# CVE-2022-20369: linux: In v4l2_m2m_querybuf of v4l2-mem2mem.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation

CVE-2022-20369 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20369, released August 11, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-20369
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.7 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0017
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 11, 2022

## Description

In v4l2_m2m_querybuf of v4l2-mem2mem.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. 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-223375145References: Upstream kernel

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20369](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-20369.md) | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20369](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-20369.md) | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.17.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-20369](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-20369.md) | Aug 11, 2022 |

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