Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-32629 is a MediaTek Android 12 vulnerability in the ISP component. A missing bounds check may allow an out-of-bounds write, creating a local privilege escalation risk. Exploitation requires existing high privileges and no user interaction, so urgency is moderate and mainly affects managed devices using listed MediaTek chipsets.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate mobile fleet hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability on already-compromised or privileged local devices.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-787 in MediaTek isp for MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6893, and MT8791 on Android 12. CVSS 3.1 is 6.7 with AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. MediaTek identifies patch ID ALPS07310774.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Android 12 devices using the named MediaTek chipsets. Risk depends on OEM firmware status and whether the MediaTek December 2022 security bulletin fixes were incorporated into device updates.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local attack, low complexity, high privileges required, and no user interaction. Do not assume remote exploitability from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The public details are sparse: component name, CWE, affected chipsets, Android 12, CVSS, and patch ID. Avoid claiming exploitability beyond local high-privilege conditions. Research should focus on firmware provenance and whether OEM builds incorporated ALPS07310774.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Android 12 devices with the affected MediaTek chipsets.
- Check OEM firmware includes MediaTek patch ID ALPS07310774.
- Apply vendor or OEM security updates that include the December 2022 MediaTek fixes.
- Monitor MediaTek and device-vendor advisories for deployment-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory device models and map them to the listed MediaTek chipsets.
- Confirm Android version and current security patch level on managed devices.
- Review OEM release notes for ALPS07310774 or December 2022 MediaTek bulletin coverage.
- Prioritize validation on devices allowing privileged local code execution paths.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/December-2022CVE reference
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.