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CVE-2022-26455: In gz, there is a possible memory corruption due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not neede...

CVE-2022-26455 · published 4 years ago
Summary

In gz, there is a possible memory corruption due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07177858; Issue ID: ALPS07177858.

What to do

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Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 12.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In gz, there is a possible memory corruption due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not neede...
In gz, there is a possible memory corruption due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07177858; Issue ID: ALPS07177858.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
6.7 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published6 Sep 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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