CVE-2022-20180
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution...
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212804042References: N/A
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212804042References: N/A
- Record
CVE-2022-20180- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212804042References: N/A
- Record
CVE-2022-20180- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-25440 No score
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212804042References: N/A
- Record
EUVD-2022-25440- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3jrr-28fg-vcxg
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution...
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-212804042References: N/A
- Record
GHSA-3jrr-28fg-vcxg- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPUB-A-212804042 No score
In several functions of mali_gralloc_reference.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
PUB-A-212804042- Updated
- 2026-11-05
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
:unknown:Android |
:0 up to :2022-08-05, plus listed versions Kernel |
:2022-08-05 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2022-20180 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published August 1, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.10%, the 0th percentile. Fixed in :unknown: :2022-08-05.