CVE-2022-22265

What it is

An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in NPU driver prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows arbitrary memory write and code execution.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-12-29 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2022-01-10 14:12 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2023-09-18 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
4. 2023-10-09 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-06-17 04:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-01-10 14:12 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:28 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2023-09-18

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-703

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Android 9.0
• Google Android 10.0
• Google Android 11.0
• Google Android 12.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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