CVE-2022-20566

kernel: possible use after free due to improper locking in l2cap_chan_put of l2cap_core

Published Dec 16, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In l2cap_chan_put of l2cap_core, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-165329981References: Upstream kernel

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-25826 In l2cap_chan_put of l2cap_core, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-165329981References: Upstream kernel
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5884-1 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5913-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5926-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 3:02 PM
Reserved
Oct 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 16, 2022, 4:15 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 4:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 21, 2022, 12:00 AM