CVE-2022-20473

CRITICAL

Android - Out-of-bounds Read in LocaleListCache.cpp toLanguageTag

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2022-20473. PoCs published by Trinadh465.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-20473, targeting a vulnerability in the Minikin library used in Android. The exploit demonstrates a potential issue in the hyphenation tool, which could lead to memory corruption or other unintended behavior.

Description

In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239267173

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/frameworks_minikin_AOSP10_r33-CVE-2022-20473

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-20473, targeting a vulnerability in the Minikin library used in Android. The exploit demonstrates a potential issue in the hyphenation tool, which could lead to memory corruption or other unintended behavior.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Android Minikin library (AOSP10_r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target system · Ability to execute the exploit binary
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0885
EPSS Percentile 94.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-125
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
Published Dec 13, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026