Is CVE-2022-20229 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-20229 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-20229 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-20229 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20229?

CVE-2022-20229 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-20229

CWE-787Published: July 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In bta_hf_client_handle_cind_list_item of bta_hf_client_at.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-224536184

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Android contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack, specifically within bta_hf_client_handle_cind_list_item. This critical flaw allows for remote code execution without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update affected Android devices to the latest security patch level provided by Google.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-20229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.