How severe is CVE-2022-39852?

CVE-2022-39852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-39852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39852?

CVE-2022-39852 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39852?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-39852 published?

CVE-2022-39852 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39852

CVE-2022-39852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap-based overflow vulnerability in makeContactAGIF in libagifencoder.quram.so library prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to perform code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39852?: A heap-based overflow vulnerability in makeContactAGIF in libagifencoder.quram.so library prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to perform code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-39852?: CVE-2022-39852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-39852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39852?: CVE-2022-39852 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-39852 published?: CVE-2022-39852 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=10

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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