# CVE-2022-20009: In various functions of the USB gadget subsystem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2022-05-10 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Android: version range not reported

## Description

In various functions of the USB gadget subsystem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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-213172319References: Upstream kernel

## What to do

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01
- https://github.com/szymonh/android-gadget

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