CVE-2022-42521 | Vulnetix

CVE-2022-42521 PUBLISHED CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM

Reported by google_android · Published December 16, 2022

In encode of wlandata.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. 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-243130019References: N/A

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

6.7

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Android	Android kernel
n/a	Android	*

Timeline

Dec 5, 2022 CVE Published
Dec 17, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Apr 17, 2025 CVE Updated
Apr 30, 2026 Security Advisory
Jun 15, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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