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CVE-2022-20572
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-12-16T16:15:19.720 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:24:35.763

Summary

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

Affected products

google — android

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