CVE-2022-20384
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-211727306References: N/A
Risk Analysis
The Android kernel is affected by a critical vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severity of this flaw for Android users.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Install the latest security updates provided by the device manufacturer. Keep the Android operating system updated to mitigate potential threats.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-20384 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-20384 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts