CVE-2022-20572
Description
In verity_target of dm-verity-target.c, there is a possible way to modify read-only files due to a missing permission check. 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-234475629References: Upstream kernel
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhel | 9 | fixed | |
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 5.18.2-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 5.10.120-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 5.18.2-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 5.18.2-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 5.18.2-1 |
References
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Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.