CVE-2022-42501 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the HexString2Value function of util.cpp, affecting the Android kernel. This flaw, rated Medium severity (CVSS 6.7), allows for local escalation of privilege to System execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring high privileges but no user interaction. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is it known to be actively exploited, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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