CVE-2022-42533 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Android kernel's shared_metadata_init function, caused by an integer overflow. This flaw allows for local escalation of privilege on Android devices without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. Rated 7.8 HIGH on CVSS, it poses a significant risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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