How severe is CVE-2022-42528?

CVE-2022-42528 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42528 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-2022-42528?

CVE-2022-42528 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42528?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42528 published?

CVE-2022-42528 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42528

CVE-2022-42528 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2023-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ffa_mrd_prot of shared_mem.c, there is a possible ID due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-242203672References: N/A

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42528?: In ffa_mrd_prot of shared_mem.c, there is a possible ID due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-242203672References: N/A
How severe is CVE-2022-42528?: CVE-2022-42528 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42528 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-2022-42528?: CVE-2022-42528 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42528?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42528 published?: CVE-2022-42528 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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